Silver Belt “Sawe”
Sawe - Silver Belt for females of a noble family.Material: SilverNo.Inv: 03-0678Length: 73,50 cm / Width: 2,00 cm / Weight: 100 grCOLLECTION GALLERY
Golden Crown “Rai Högö”
Rai Högö - Gold Crown. Used by women of noble families. Usually Nias jewellery was made from 16 or 18 carat gold. This Crown was made by Adi Duha alias Ama Felix, an expert goldsmith in Hiliganöwö village, South Nias.Material: GoldNo.Inv: 03-0655Length: 51,5 cm, / Height: 27,5 cm / Weight:
Warriors Armor “Öröba Si’öli”
Öröba Si'öli – Metal vest. Armor used by South Nias warriors as protection against spear and swords.Origins: Bawömataluo – TelukdalamMaterial: Metal (Zinc)No.Inv: 03-0252Width: 55 cm / Height: 55 cm / Weight: 2,61 kgCOLLECTION GALLERY
Bracelet “Töla Zaga”
Töla Zaga - Bracelet for women made by wood and covered in a thin layer of gold. Usually Nias jewellery was made from 16 or 18 carat gold. This piece was made by Adi Duha alias Ama Felix, an expert goldsmith in the village Hiliganöwö, South Nias.Origins: Hiliganöwö, South NiasMaterial:
Earring “Fondruru”
Fondruru Dalinga - Earrings for men usually made of gold. It is used only on the right ear and has a flat shape with two circular designs of a rose flower. The roses ornament forms a flower pattern circled with gold thread pattern with gold wire spiral.Origins: Hilifarono, Nias SelatanMaterial:
Jewellery Box Cover “Balubulu Nahia”
Balubalu Nahia Böwö - Jewellery box cover decorated with beads. At the time of a noblewoman’s wedding the dowry and gold jewellery is placed on a plate with this kind of cover over it.Origins: Hilisimaetanö, South NiasMaterial: BeadsNo.Inv: 03-4696Diameter: 37,5 cm / Weight: 550 grCOLLECTION GALLERY
Wooden Crown “Ndrönö”
Ndrönö – Wooden crown that use to be lightly coated with gold.Origins: Lölö’ana’a – Central NiasNo.Inv: 03- 2907Height: 6,5 cm / Weight: 75 grCOLLECTION GALLERY
Golden Neck-ring “Gala Mbagi”
Gala Mbagi - Gold necklace for women of noble family. Usually Nias jewelry was made from 16 or 18 carat gold. This piece was made by Adi Duha alias Ama Felix, an expert goldsmith in the village Hiliganöwö, South Nias.Material: GoldOrigins: Hiliganöwö, South NiasNo.Inv: 03-0682Thickness 0,1 cm / Diameter: 16,5 cm
Jewellery Box “Naha Gamagama”
Naha Gamagama – Jewelry box made from woven fibers with a wooden lid with ornate carvings.Origins: Bawömataluo – TelukdalamNo.Inv: 03-0259Length: 43,3 cm / Width: 32,1 cm / Height: 33,3 cm / Weight: 3,45 kgCOLLECTION GALLERY
Wooden Statue “Osa-osa Ni’oböhö”
Osa-osa Ni’oböhö - Wooden Statue. Sedan chair used by noblemen during Owasa feasts of merit. It is made of wood and resembles the shape of a deer.Osa-osa is a seat for the ones who are holding a feast of merit (Owasa). The feast maker feeds all relatives, villagers and even neighbouring