{"product_id":"old-timor-earrings-copy","title":"Toba Batak Simanjomak Brass Ear Ornament \/ Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003e• Location-  West and Central Timor, (Indonesia)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Estimated Age- late 20th century, Most likely a newer piece. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• \u003cspan\u003eAn intricately detailed brass ear ornament known as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esimanjomak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, traditionally worn by the Toba Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia, particularly around Samosir Island in Lake Toba.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive design features a semicircular body with raised projections along its outer edge, tightly coiled decorative elements, and elaborate spiral details. The overall form is believed to represent a mythical creature, possibly an insect or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003esibaganding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a sacred serpent associated with traditional Batak mythology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistorically, these ornaments were worn by both men and women during important ceremonies and traditional \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eadat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e rituals. They were also associated with wealth and social standing, and their symbolic imagery may have served a protective purpose. We have seen many different variations of this style. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e• These were both worn as earrings as well as pendants. This piece is about 2-1\/4\" by 1-3\/4\" and weighs about 34 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Oracle Body Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45934232862786,"sku":"ant-116","price":149.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/4075\/files\/IMG_4614.gif?v=1794258284","url":"https:\/\/oraclebodyjewelry.com\/products\/old-timor-earrings-copy","provider":"Oracle Body Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}