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Indonesian Brass, and Golden Plated Wedding Crown, Suntiang

$2,818.35List Price

About the Item

Indonesian brass, and golden plated wedding crown - Suntiang or Sunting, Circa 1980 One of the heaviest traditional Indonesian headpieces, the sunting or suntiang is worn by Minang brides from West Sumatra. The traditional suntiang gadang crown is put together from up to 11 layers of flowers, gold, and aluminum, no wonder it can weigh as heavy as 5 kg. A Suntiang is an elaborate crown worn normally by Minangkabau women in Sumatra for festive occasions. It has the shape of a radiant fan and is made out of golden material. A piece worn by a bride for a wedding is called Suntiang Gadang, while the one worn by traditional dancers is called pasumandan. Photos by João Boullosa - Porto / Portugal joaoboullosa . com We are completely transparent regarding the condition of the used items we sell. We do not use stock photos in our listings. The pictures found on each product page are pictures we took of the actual individual item being sold. Please review every photo before purchasing an item. Professional studio photography uses specific lighting to emphasize the characteristics of the products. This type of photographs taken in a controlled and appropriate environment can make the natural reflections of the articles not visible. There may also be differences between the photos and the original, depending on the type of screen and resolution where it is displayed. Please check each listing carefully and let us know if you have any questions or require additional information. In most cases all used products have been previously restored (in the case of wood (polished, varnished or lacquered).; all fabrics used are new. Some leather pieces may have the original upholstery as well as mirrors or other elements that we consider absolutely irreplaceable. Used items cannot be viewed as new. They have all gone decades and sometimes centuries of history. If in doubt, please contact us and request further pictures or more detailed description, in case the information available is not sufficiently clarifying.

Dimensions:
Height: 26.37 in (66.98 cm)Width: 26.37 in (66.98 cm)Depth: 4.72 in (11.99 cm)
Style:
Arts and Crafts (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Gold,Plated
Place of Origin:
Indonesia
Period:
1980-1989
Date of Manufacture:
Circa 1980
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Used items cannot be viewed as new.They have all gone decades and sometimes centuries of history.If in doubt, please contact us and request further pictures or more detailed description, if the information and pictures are not clear enough. Thank you.
Seller Location:
Matosinhos, PT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU4816215413142

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