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"Men's bracelet made up of three sliding metal tubes, adorned with spirals of gold thread and small balls applied using the graining and filigree technique.

 

"This type of bracelet is used by aristocratic-class fiancés. Upper class men wear it at the time of their father's funeral. They can also use it as a protective amulet when their dreams are not auspicious. According to some informants, the son of a deceased wore this bracelet during a traditional funeral dance called . Today, a number of young Karo wear them at the time of their marriage. Stylistically, this bracelet is close to the noble insignia found among the Minangkabau, in Aceh or along the eastern coast of Sumatra." Musée du Quai Branly