Footrim

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: khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265"652. Foot ring - "Tjitjing"A heavy ring, about three fingers wide made of massive silver; a work of the native silver and goldsmiths, worn by girls from noble and privileged houses. On South Celebes all the girls wear more or less valuable foot rings until they are married; depending on rank and class they are of copper, silver or gold."Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 158). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller