Mapping and reconnecting culturally significant materials held in external collections
Mamuli earring or pendant
Horniman Museum, London · 2012.43
| Institution | Horniman Museum, London |
| Accession | 2012.43 |
| Object type | jewelry |
| Dimensions | 160 x 163 x 35 mm |
| Description | Brass. Roughly diamond-shaped with a slit at the base leading to a circular aperture at the centre. A foot at each side of the base with figures under a parasol. Historically crafted from gold, plain versions functioned as bridewealth gifts between wife-takers and wife-givers. Decorated examples served as sacred household altar objects. Contemporary use includes wear by girl dancers in Lauli and Anakalang communities |
| Estimated Period | Contemporary |
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Mamuli earring or pendant, Horniman Museum, London, 2012.43.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/2012.43/.