Old Kau Ata (Kavuta) Large Earrings with Bells

• Location-  West and Central Timor, (Indonesia)

• Estimated Age- late 20th century

• Traditional cast-metal earrings worn by the Tetum people of western and central Timor, Indonesia. These ornate earrings feature intricate spiral motifs, decorative bead-like detailing, and an elaborate openwork design. The sweeping curves are accented by rows of raised metal beads, while large spherical bells hang from the bottoms, completing their distinctive appearance. 

• These earrings measure about 3-1/8" tall by 2-3/4" wide.