Rare 19th Cent. Indonesian Shell Hai Kara Jangga from Sumba Island Aristocratic
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Primary Material | shell |
| Brand | Hai Kara Jangga |
| Color | Brown |
| Original/Reproduction | Antique Original |
| Region Of Origin | Indonesia |
| Age | 1800-1849 |
| Maker | East Sumbanese people |
Comes with Certificate of Authenticity Provided with unconditional 1 year return policy-Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumba Island, East Sumbanese people, ca. 19th century CE. A massive hand-carved woman's ornamental comb known as a Hai Kara Jangga made of shell. The slightly curved profile is formed from a single piece that has dozens of tines along the lower third and an ornate open work finial. The motif contains a large central peacock with the tail fanned out behind the bird's head, and flanking the sides are pairs of peacocks in profile with their wings raised and tails fanned out. Aristocratic women wore these combs like crowns during special events and festivals, and the animals depicted were associated with power and fertility and the turtle shell itself was also a symbol of nobility. These combs were especially precious heirlooms and stored within the upper peak of the clan house for safe keeping when not in use. Size: 7" L x 5.8" H (17.8 cm x 14.7 cm) For a similar example, please see the Metropolitan Museum of Art website, accession number: 1987.447.15. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ETSY SHOP ArtTreasureStore FOR MORE GREAT FINDS Provenance: Certificate of Authenticity Further: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010 Released from private collection that has sold in New York City galleries as well as top auction-Guaranteed Authentic All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Refunds and Exchanges We accept returns within 30 days of the purchase of the item. However, the buyer is responsible for shipping the item back to us and that cost will not be refunded. We will refund your money for the item as soon as we receive the item back. Please send the item back to us with tracking or insured. Powered by ExportYourStore.com