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Posted by – Michael Beste

Arm Ornament from the Naga, Orissa, India. Made in lost-wax cast from a copper alloy. 9cm long, diameter 8cm18/19th century. This type is called heirloom bangle. Jacobs – The Nagas, page 264-265. Catalogue of Barbier-Mueller.

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Tags: arm ornament, armband, bangle, copper, copper alloy, India, Indian Jewellery, lost-wax cast, Naga, orissa