Antique Batak Padung Padung Silver Earring Sumatra Indonesia Tribal Spiral For Sale

This is a rare, authentic antique single Padung-Padung ear ornament, traditionally crafted and worn by the Karo Batak people of North Sumatra, Indonesia.Expertly fashioned from a single thick metal wire, it features a vertical central shaft terminating into two beautifully symmetrical, tight outward-facing spirals. In Batak culture, these heavy ornaments were prized family heirlooms symbolizing a woman\'s marriage, wealth, and high social status. Because full-sized pairs are notoriously heavy, they were historically supported by a traditional textile headdress (tudung) to relieve pressure on the earlobes.Identical examples of these historic tribal ornaments are preserved in the permanent collections of world-renowned institutions, such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and are highly sought after by tribal art collectors in premier international sale houses. This specific piece is a fantastic, manageable size, making it perfect for an ethnic jewelry collection, a stunning gallery display specimen, or a unique statement pendant.【Specifications】

• Dimensions: Approx. 3\" Width x 3.5\" Height (7.6 cm x 8.9 cm)
• Weight: Approx. 1.9 oz (53.8 grams)
• Quantity: 1 Single Piece (Not a pair)
• Material: Low-Grade Silver / Coin Silver Alloy (Traditional tribal metal composition)
• Estimated Era: Early to Mid-20th Century (Circa 1900-1950)
• Culture/Region: Pacific Islands & Oceania / Southeast Asian Tribal Art (Karo Batak, Sumatra, Indonesia)

【Condition Report】

• Genuine Antique / Vintage Condition.
• The item shows a rich, authentic aged patina with natural tarnishing, surface oxidation, and character-defining dark tones throughout.
• No major verdigris or corrosion damage; the historical silver patina is beautifully and cleanly preserved.
• Hand-forged irregularities, asymmetrical curves, and slight surface pitting from the original tribal casting process are present, adding to its unique ethnographic appeal.
• The structure remains completely solid, rigid, and robust with no structural cracks or major damage.