Silver bracelet rattle
West Timor
Silver
6" (15 cm) interior circumference, 7/8" (2.2 cm) opening
19th century
96 grams
Ex. Anthony Granucci collection
Bracelets such as this were likely used for dancing, as the silver bead inside the floral-like central bulb jingles when shaken. This unusual example has two heads flanking the bulb.
#6500
$675
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