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Posted by Susi Johnston on August 19, 2011 at 4:54pm

Serpent-form copper alloy ornament worn at the front of a man's headdress for ceremonial display. Sulawesi. 19th or early 20th century.

Joost Daalder August 20, 2011 at 8:44am

This is a very simple - actually too simple - version of a so-called "sanggori", a head ornament in the form of a snake worn by the Toradja and other groups in Sulawesi, Indonesia. It actually ought to have a more pronounced, round and "dashing" shape, preferably have somewhat more decoration, and a deeper patina. Still, it is collectible even as is, and does seem to have some age.

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