Vintage Etruscan or Indian mixed metal filigree dangle belt festooned with ornate classic dangly mango shaped pieces including the buckle which are rounded pieces. Easy to buckle up! Stays in place. The belt has seen better days guaranting a true vibrant if not antique find. Can also be used as necklace, a head piece or as adornment on a coat, a wall? All tribal jewelry is art, after all!
Measures 32 1/2” including a he hook to belt it. It measure 3 3/8” where it buckles and 1 3/4” which includes the chain and the metal mangos.
An interesting note about the profusion of mango motifs in India. It originated centuries ago in India and was considered an auspicious symbol and was used constantly. It’s origin is mysterious, most likely because the mango was around since the beginning (whatever that may be) never the less, once India was colonized or maybe even before, the mango became the celebrated paisley pattern we all love today.
