Silver ornaments

Aneu Bungkoih

Note: The following text is taken from a 19th-century collection catalog and, in its language and perspective, partially reflects colonial thought patterns. We present the text in its original version to make the collection's history transparent and promote a critical examination of the colonial legacy. Certain terms and formulations may be perceived as problematic today. A 2009 research project concluded that most descriptions are factually correct and still usable; only a few details were found to be inaccurate or incorrect. The results of this project were published in the following collection catalog: https://khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265

"676. Silver ornaments "Charivari"
Seven different items of silver for the toilet are fastened to a little silver chain which hangs from the belt. A silver hair clip, some tooth picks and ear-spoons (ear cleaners). Cleaning the ears is a favourite pass-time for the natives, one sees them sitting together for hours, performing this labor of love for each other."

Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 161). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller