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Artifact Provenance & Specifications

Century-old tribal ceremonial waistband (Kardhani / Kamarband), hand-forged from a resilient brass and silver mix alloy by indigenous metalsmiths. Features six parallel flexible curb-chain strands aligned by herringbone-engraved spacer bars, terminating in a pin-barrel hinge clasp crowned with a floral coin medallion. Length: 30 inches (76 cm); weight: 420 grams. An exceedingly rare, extinct tribal jewelry masterpiece. Opening reserve ₹20,000.

Museum Reference GNMC-ART-023
Metal Alloy Brass
Period / Era Early 20th Century (~100 years)
Origin Region Odisha
Dimensions L: 80 cm
Condition Grade Excellent
Provenance Record Odisha & Eastern India tribal heirloom adornment craft
Curator's Condition Assessment

Exceptional century-old tribal patina. All 6 chain strands, incised spacer bars, screw-pin barrel clasp, and coin medallion intact. Rare and extinct.

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