Artifact Provenance & Specifications
Pair of century-old authentic tribal wrist cuffs (Bala / Khadu), forged from a durable brass and silver mix alloy. Showcases spiral gadrooned ribs, finely chased diamond incisions, and an ingenious pin-barrel hinge closure. Designed with a comfortable lightweight structure. An exceedingly rare, extinct tribal adornment pair. Opening reserve ₹8,000 (pair).
Museum Reference
GNMC-ART-034
Metal Alloy
Brass
Period / Era
Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region
Odisha
Dimensions
W: 2.5 cm
Condition Grade
Excellent
Provenance Record
Odisha tribal adornment & metalcraft heirloom
Curator's Condition Assessment
Exceptional century-old tribal patina with authentic aged verdigris in the spiral recesses. Hinges, pin clasps, beaded borders, and repoussé panels are intact and fully functional. Rare and extinct.
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