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Two Rare Bone Carvings - Dayak Chief & Timor Janus

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Two Rare Bone Carvings - Dayak Chief & Timor Janus

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Borneo, Dayak, 19th century. Unusual lot of two rare deer bone carvings. The first depicts a Dayak chief wearing a lofty crown. Lovely patina! 3-1/2"H x 1-1/2"W

Provenance: Ex-Ami Brown Collection, New York

Timor, 18th century. Next, we have an extremely rare Janus-headed bone idol from Timor, also with great patina!

Provenance: Ex-Ami Brown Collection, New York

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Two Rare Bone Carvings - Dayak Chief & Timor Janus

Name: Two Rare Bone Carvings - Dayak Chief & Timor Janus
SKU: 31079522
Price: 2000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,000 - $4,000

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Starting Price $1,200

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