Such decorative and sculptural ornaments come from the outer eastern islands of the Indonesian archipelago. Used as some form of 'button' or adornment to costumes, each piece has threaded small shells falling from a worn brass buckle.
Indonesia, early 20th century
D-03652/S, D-03653/S, D-03654/S, D-03655/S, D-03656/S
W 15 cm D 10 cm H 50 cm
