Late 19th Century Tribal Indonesian Head Ornament, Sulawesi
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The sanggori is a brass head ornament from Central Sulawesi, with roots extending back to the late Bronze Age in Indonesia. Its distinctive form, like that of a tightly curled blade, suggests a serpent, one of the oldest motifs in the Austronesian cultural sphere and one with powerful associations to the underworld. Balanced vertically on the top of the wearer’s head and attached to a head wrapping, the sanggori was traditionally worn by chieftains during ceremonies and in battle, believed to bestow magical protective powers on its wearer. Like all ornaments from Sulawesi, it signified prestige and social status, and was sometimes worn by aristocrats during ritual festivals.
Object comes with custom base.
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- Date of ManufactureLate 19th Century
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- DimensionsH 9.5 in. x W 7.75 in. x D .13 in.H 24.13 cm x W 19.69 cm x D 3.31 mm
- Seller LocationNew York, NY
- Reference NumberLU1048015050542
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