Traditional Mamuli Necklace

Mamuli are precious metal ornaments of the Sumbanese. They are found in the megalithic society of the western Sumba people, e.g. the Anakalang society. The mamuli ornaments have a shape which represents the female genitalia, symbolizing the woman as the giver of life.

Material:
Pendant (cooper coated silver)
String (woven cotton thread)
Beads (blue and orange faience beads)
Size: 97 cm (38 inch)
Pendant (4 x 2.5 cm)