Coral, Antique Sumatran Necklace of Coral and Complex Metal Beads
SKU: GMA-259
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$950.00
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Description
- Antique Indonesian necklace of 31 coral beads ranging in size from 5x9mm to 12x15mm and 10 wonderfully complex, hollow, brass, cube shaped beads.
- Made and worn by Minangkabau people of West Sumatra, Indonesia, late 19th or early 20th century
- Valued worldwide by humans for over 10,000 years, coral was treasured by ancient Egyptians, other Africans, Indians, Greeks, and Romans as well as Celtic tribes of northern Europe, Indians, Tibetans, Native Americans and more.