1491 Pair of Old Heavy Silver Bangles / Cuffs origin_punjab This particular piece is from

This particular piece is from the South India Banjara

The cover is made of carved tropical wood and the accordion-style pages are made of bark

First Half 20th century

Superb Dense Manila Manton

The icons suggest that the origin is Hindu / Buddhist and may be from  Nepal

1491 Pair of Old Heavy Silver Bangles / Cuffs origin_punjab This particular piece is fromA Pair of heavy silver cuffs that are 14 cm long and weigh over half a kilogram! The longitudinal edge is decorated with 3 d floral motifs. The gap between the edges is closed using mechanical tools after it is worn by the bride and is never taken off. Sizes: 5. 5'' x 3. 25'' x 3. 25'' (14 x 8 x 8 cm) and 5. 5'' x 3. 5'' x 3. 25'' (14 x 9 x 8 cm). The inner surface has some silver salt substrate. Weight 717. 8 Early 1900s Rajasthan, India Very rare