Gilded Mamuli Earring/Pendants – Sumba

Pair of Gilded Mamuli Earring/Pendants – Sumba Island

A fine pair of traditional mamuli ornaments in gilded metal, representing the iconic feminine form associated with fertility, ancestry, and lineage in Sumbanese culture. Each piece features the classic omega-shaped open form, symbolizing the womb, flanked by stylized human figures in a mirrored composition—likely evoking attendants or ancestral guardians.

The surface carries a warm, aged gold patina with subtle tonal variation, suggesting either gilt over base metal or low-alloy gold content. The central ridge is accentuated with a twisted rope-like border, adding both structural depth and decorative emphasis. Small finial elements at the apex reinforce the ceremonial character of the design.

Compact yet sculpturally expressive, these pieces would have functioned as ear ornaments or small pendants, possibly worn during ritual occasions or as status markers.

Dimensions (each): 3.5 × 4 × 0.5 cm
Total weight: 11 g
Condition: Good overall with visible wear consistent with age and use

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