Kodiyalu

NameArmlets

Maker Ramli Bai

CultureBanjara

DateMay 1979

Place madeKARNATAKA, INDIA, SOUTH ASIA, ASIA

MediumCotton, cowrie shells, metal

Dimensions9/16 × 6 1/2 in.length without strings (1.5 × 16.5 cm)

Credit LineIFAF collection

Object numberFA.1989.48.90

Collections

Asia

DescriptionBlk. stuffed cttn. band ornamented w/metal pcs. 12 tassels made of 6 (ea) cowrie shells and grass balls. Metal beads, oranments and cowrie shells at end of ties. See Fa.1989.48.82. Tied to l. hand. worn by women for dancing; l. hand heldwhile dancing.