Old Iti Bholo Earrings Smaller Size

• Location-  Central Flores, (Indonesia)

• Estimated Age- mid to late 20th century

• These earrings are from the central Flores region and are called Iti Bholo. These are quite similar to the traditional Wea Wunu Wona earrings however they are lacking the dangles that attach at the bottoms. Local Nage women sometimes wear these earrings in various ceremonies. These earrings are sometimes made from gold as well as silver.

• These earrings are made from mixed metal with a low silver content, they measure about 2-3/4" tall by 1-5/8" wide.