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A pair of Indian Pambadam gold earrings.

£ 3850

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a pair of indian pambadam gold earrings.

A pair of Indian Pambadam gold earrings.

£ 3850

H. 5,5 x W. 4,2 cm
Hollow gold ; Total weight: 74,23 gr
South India, Late 19th century

The unique shape of these earrings represents an abstracted image of a cobra laying eggs on her nest. Amid the complex arrangement of geometric forms, one can discern two bulging eyes on a widespread hood. Especially in rural regions of Southern India, where these earrings were commonly worn, snakes are simultaneously revered and feared. While they signal protection, their close association with water and the earth also makes them emblems of fortune and fertility.
For a similar pair of earrings see The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip, Arts MIA,  92.132.2a,b

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Each piece of jewellery is delivered with an authentification certificate signed by Bianca Massard and Gabriele Vangelli de Cresci experts, including additional documentation if existing and exhaustive description of the piece.
Pictures are part of the description and show state of conservation of the item. For additional pictures please contact us. (see contact section)

Shipping and pick-up at the store options can be chosen during check out.

Our exclusive delivery partner is ThePackengers.
ThePackengers, specialized in the packaging and transport of works of art and collectibles, already collaborates with the largest auction houses as Drouot, but also with galleries, fairs, antique dealers, decorators and e-marketplaces.
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