Antique Batak GOLANG GAJAH DOMPAK bracelet, engraved copper alloy and zoomorphic decoration, Sumatra tribal jewelry
$863.85
Oval copper-alloy bracelet combining yellow and reddish surfaces, dark bands, and small pale metal inlays. The thick body is divided into sections decorated with paired spirals, foliate motifs, and incised hatching. A raised zoomorphic figure occupies the front, with circular eyes and curling extensions relating to the singa imagery of Batak art. A separate section and fastening sockets are visible at the back. The piece belongs to the bracelet tradition of the Toba Batak people of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, with related examples held in museum collections under the name GOLANG GAJAH DOMPAK. The singa, a composite creature in Batak imagery, also appears in architectural decoration. Contrasting metal colors, raised ornament, and incised patterns define the surface of this bracelet.
AGE: Early 20th century, attributed.
ORIGIN: Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia.
MATERIAL: Copper alloys, apparently brass and copper, with contrasting metal details; exact composition untested.
SIZE (inner dimensions): 55 × 45 mm.
WEIGHT: 243 g.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Surface wear, scratches, uneven patina, and localized green oxidation. Joints and fastening sockets are visible; the opening mechanism and completeness of the fastening have not been verified.
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