Kerala silver belt S72
Muslim women silver belt made of double interlocking wire links, ended by a buckle and a hook, both elaborately decorated with granulations and filigree works. The belt closes by passing the end through the buckle, then engaging its inverted hook into the chain links to whatever size is needed.
Region of Kozhikode (Calicut), Northern Kerala, Southern India.
Early 20th century.
Total length: 107 cm x width: 4 cm. Length of the buckle: 15cm – 300 gr