Antique Handcarved Islander shops Female Dancer Brooch

Product Name: Antique Handcarved Islander shops Female Dancer Brooch
This is an antique Handcarved Islander female dancer Brooch. Notice that the toes of the feet are formed In a slight V That the hand on top of the head has Palm facing up And that the sway of her body Is typical to traditional dances such as the snake dance Or the lotus. On one of her ankles she is Wearing Ghungru she is also wearing Ghungru around her waist. The details of her figure are very Defined You can even see an ear has been carved out And her hair is also adorned with Ghungru. These musical instruments were worn by women who dance traditional dances such as the Snake Dance. These dances were often performed to Entertain royalty. It is very old And unmarked. This historical piece shops is an antique and Rare.