Kerala gold earrings, India

22 kt gold earrings called Ananthodi Kadila from South India (kerala). Ananthodi Kadila are a smaller version of the better known Kathila  gold earrings.

Worn by Muslim Mapilla women.

From the first half of the 20th century.

Provenance: European private collection.

Dimensions: 2,5 x 1,5 x 1,3 cm each
Weight: 5,4 g

Literature:

“A world of earrings. Africa, Asia America”, van Cutsem, Anne, Skira, 2001, p. 120
“Earrings. Ornamental identity and beauty in India”, Ganguly, Waltraud, B.R. Publishing Corporation, 2007, p. 162-3

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