2008.53 Man's bracelet (gelang sarung)


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Bracelets of this type were worn by aristocratic bridegrooms, by men of high status during the funerals of their fathers, and as a kind of amulet by men who wanted to improve the quality of their dreams. The filigreed surface on which twisted threads of gold encircle gold bosses indicates Islamic influence.

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Roslyn A. Walker, Label text, 2013.

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Until 2008: Nasher Collection, Dallas, Texas

2008: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Nasher Foundation in honor of Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher

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The main source for this provenance is the copy of the Deed of Gift in the Collections Records object file (2008.52-73). 

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Bracelets of this type were worn by aristocratic bridegrooms, by men of high status during the funerals of their fathers, and as a kind of amulet by men who wanted to improve the quality of their dreams. The filigreed surface on which twisted threads of gold encircle gold bosses indicates Islamic influence.

Excerpt from
Roslyn A. Walker, Label text, 2013.

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Geography 

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PROVENANCE
Until 2008: Nasher Collection, Dallas, Texas

2008: Dallas Museum of Art, gift of the Nasher Foundation in honor of Patsy R. and Raymond D. Nasher

Notes:
The main source for this provenance is the copy of the Deed of Gift in the Collections Records object file (2008.52-73). 

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bracelets (jewelry): AAT: 300045991
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fathers: AAT: 300025931
gold (metal): AAT: 300011021
silver (metal): AAT: 300011029
dreams: AAT: 300251611
gilding (material): AAT: 300379350
*Arts of the Pacific Islands
Islam: AAT: 300073715
funerals: AAT: 300069162
gilding (technique): AAT: 300053789
amulets: AAT: 300266585
aristocrats: AAT: 300236021
aristocracy (social class): AAT: 300055484
filigree: AAT: 300220293
Sumatra (island/Indonesia): TGN: 7016484
copper alloy: AAT: 300010942
Batak (Sumatran culture group): DMA
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