Nepal, late 19th century to early 20th century. Both of bold and chunky form, the first strung with numerous white metal miniature bells and with glass beads at the terminals, the second strung with spiral brass spheres, both on a string.

Condition: Good condition with expected traces of use and wear.
Provenance: Romy Rey Collection, London. Romy Rey (1938-2020) was born in Zurich, Switzerland, studied in Paris and Geneva, and settled in London in the 1960s. She shared her life with the artist Brian Davies (1942-2014), in London and in Southern France. Romy was an avid traveler and dedicated collector of tribal art. Her paintings often portrayed images of ancient or tribal objects in imaginary settings.

Weight: 403 g and 612 g
Dimensions: Length 39 cm and 33 cm (when fastened)