ETHNOGRAPHIC: INDONESIA: Sumba, AV mamuli earring (34.89g), Opitz p.208 (bottom left plate example), Rodgers-127, 65 x 65mm, made with 12-carat gold, hollow diamond-shaped body with key hole-shaped opening (reportedly shaped after the female sexual organ), two water buffaloes standing on descenders and facing outward, decorated with small pellets throughout, used on Sumba Island in marriages, buying land and peace offerings, a gorgeous example with fine details, lovely Unc, R, ex Charles Opitz Collection.
Estimate: 1,000-1,500 USD