Nias ear ornaments : Photos taken by Wardsan

Nias ear ornaments

Asian Civilisations Museum. The Nias islanders, near Sumatra, were famous for their goldwork. But there is no gold nearby. They obtained gold by trading slaves, first with the Malay sultanates, and then with the Dutch. The gold ornaments were used in ceremonies, and their sacred power could only be harnessed by ritual sacrifices of slaves.

• Date: 23 December 2008
• Photographer: Wardsan: gallery
• Uploaded: 1st Jan 2009
• Location: Singapore, Singapore: gallery
• Show on map
• Send as postcard
• Sizes: XS | S | M | L

Visiting Singapore on your next trip? We've located 67 properties nearby. View Travellerspoint's cheap accommodation in Singapore.