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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Exceedingly rare century-old traditional brass anklet pair (local tribal name: Painri / Pahuda / Banki) worn by tribal women and traditionally bestowed as a cherished dowry heirloom to daughters. Crafted in lightweight beaten brass with distinctive ovoid ergonomic contours and finely chased parallel striations and geometric hatched bands. An extinct and vanishing ethnographic tribal adornment in excellent antique preservation. Opening reserve ₹8,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-048
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions Length: approx 12-14 cm (Inner: approx 8.5 x 6.5 cm)
Condition Grade Museum quality
Provenance Record Odisha & Eastern India traditional tribal bridal trousseau (Jautuka dowry heirloom)
Curator's Condition Assessment

Remarkable century-old preservation. Matched pair intact and structurally sound, retaining original oval contours, hand-chased hatch lines, transverse accent bands, and authentic dark aged brass patina with natural ethnographic wear.

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