The forms of the pieces in this ensemble reflect their original organic inspirations. The central ornament worn by a nobleman or warrior is a palm leaf -shaped crown called tuwu; the beaten gold fragment in this display would be layered over a wooden or metallic base. This crown was often worn together with a beaten gold necklace with folded ridges (nifatofato) and double spiral earrings (gaule). The latter form is common throughout Southeast Asia.
