Nias Diadem

A delicate golden diadem of a Nias noblewoman 'saihogo' or 'sanifi'

South-Nias, Indonesia

19th century

Weight: 29 grams (15.5 ct)

Diam.: 16 cm x 5,5 cm (W. approx.), 20,5 cm (basket)

Provenance: Erwin & Susanne Melchardt, Vienna

Publication: Nias, Tribal Treasures, Cosmic reflections in stone, wood and gold, Delft 1990, p. 265, ill. 149 (ill.) Achim Sibeth & Bruce W. Carpenter, Nias Sculpture, Mandala Collection, 2013, p. 233, v.09 (ill.)

Object Presented by:
Zebregs&Röell
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