19th C. Ngaju Dayak Wood Seated Maternity Charm Figure
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Southeast Asia, Borneo, Ngaju Dayak, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand carved nude maternity figure, sitting cross-legged upon an integral platform with her arms crossed as well, facing front with skillfully incised facial features. The backside of her head shows carved coffee bean shaped eyes as well. An intriguing example with gorgeous deep patina that has developed over the years. Size: 1.5" W x 4" H (3.8 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.
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#113349
Provenance: Ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#113349
Condition
Age crack to backside and left shoulder. Nice black-brown patina.
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19th C. Ngaju Dayak Wood Seated Maternity Charm Figure
Estimate $300 - $500
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