YAMI TRIBE MALE CHEST ORNAMENT

This half-moon-shaped chest ornament is made from wood chips of mangosteen, wuzhi (five-finger tree), or persimmon trees, and is traditionally worn by elderly men. Three arc-shaped copper pieces ( oxyded) of varying sizes are attached to the wooden base. The lower edge is adorned with various decorative elements considered beautiful. This particular piece features two carved stones and some seashells strung with hemp ropes, allowing them to hang naturally below. Holes are drilled at both ends of the wooden base, through which thick hemp ropes are tied and fastened behind the neck. It is estimated to have been used around 1940–1950.

Reference

YA126

Dimensions

Length : 39 cms

Width : 24 cms

Period

around 1940

Source

Yang Grevot collection

Material

Wood, seashell, rope, pearl, copper

We draw our clients’ attention to the fact that the items offered for sale are antique pieces, sometimes over a hundred years old, which have withstood the passage of time and bear the marks of their past use.
It is therefore entirely normal for these items to show signs of wear, patina, cracks, old repairs, or other alterations related to their history and traditional use. By proceeding with the purchase, the buyer acknowledges having reviewed the condition of the item based on the unretouched photographs provided and accepts its specific characteristics linked to its age.
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