A ruby-set 'makara head' gold bracelet (Toda),...

A ruby-set 'makara head' gold bracelet (Toda), South India, 19th Century, fabricated from gold sheet with repoussé and chased decoration, the makara head terminals with ruby-set eyes holding between their open mouths a spherical element depicting a kirtimukha on both sides, with gem-set screw to top, the hinged band composed of further graduated makara heads 7.2 cm. outer diam., 5cm. inner diam.; 60.2 g. Provenance: Private UK collection; Such bangles were worn by kings and princes in South