SULAWESI INDONISIAN TORAJAN TRIBAL BONE VEST

A very fine antique model of a longhouse or "Tongkonan" from Sulawesi island, Indonesia, which is a traditional Torajan ancestral house. The Tongkonan stand high on wooden piles, topped with a layered

2 Kopfornamente, "sanggori" Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Kupfer, Kupferlegierung. H 20 - 22,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020),

3 Löffel Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 13 - 15 cm. Provenienz: - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Basel. CHF 150 / 300 EUR 129 / 258

3 Löffel Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 13,5 - 14,5 cm. Provenienz: - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Basel. CHF 150 / 300 EUR 129 / 258

Figur Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: - Josef Bortis, Riehen (2019). - Christian Zingg (1956-2023), La Chaux-de-Fonds. Huldigung an Christian

Reisbecher, "dulong" Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 22 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Gérald Minkoff und Mur

Dogon Tribal vest from the African region of Mali. This hand sewn cloth shirt was worn by an hunter and is covered in trophy horns, tassels, bones and cowrie shells. This garment was used to protect h

Indonesia, Sulawesi, Torajan people, ikat cotton textile, 68"l X 48"w Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould , New York

Ca. late 19thC. Sulawesi brass head ornament or "Sanggori" on stand. Traditionally worn by Toraja warriors, apparently the shine of a well-polished Sanggori was strong enough to blind the enemy and ex

A Sulawesi warrior vest. Greater Sunda islands, Indonesia, Sulawesi. 20th century.Provenance: Collection of John WoodhallCondition: The absence of a condition statement does not denote that the lot is

A polychromed wood and bamboo model of a Torajan spirit house20th century; Torajan Peoples, Sulawesi, IndonesiaAppears unmarkedThe model traditional house of the Torajan Peoples with a dramatic, saddl

This is a vintage to antique example of Tribal made ikat from Sulawesi island, Indonesia. This is a "Seko mandi" warp ikat with geometric designs, sometimes associated with funeral rites. Measures 66

An Indonesian armor vest from the island of Sulawesi used in ritual ceremonies, and made of seeds, horn, and leather, resting on a wrought iron stand. 61in tall x 20-1/2in wide.

A rare early to mid-1900s Sa’dan Toraja peoples carved wooden door with Buffalo motif, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.This door provided passage between two rooms in a Toraja lineage house (tongkona

Tür mit Wasserbüffelkopf-Relief Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 59 cm. B 53 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Gen

West African, Nigeria. Yoruba beaded tunic / vest made of glass beads and cotton and depicting figures, snakes, geometric motifs, and animals. Traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions by priests ded

The Toraja people of central Sulawesi value as sacred the cloths called mawa, which are stored as family treasures and brought out when needed to sanctify important rituals. This is a rare 19th centur

A rare late 19th century Shrine Door from the Tana Torajah peoples of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.Traditionally such doors were once used to protect large shrines or even tombs that were carved into th

A very fine old carved wooden spoon or ladle with fish tail like handle and a well worn surface patina suggesting ritual use. Torajah peoples, Sulawesi ( Celebes) Island, Indonesia. The Spoon measures

Draco spilonotus, the Sulawesi lined gliding lizard Taxidermy, encased in glass frame with both sides visible. The Frame measures 13.5 x 5.5 inches.

Wassergefäss, "kendi" Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 12 cm. Ø 12 cm. Provenienz: - Josef Bortis, Riehen (2019). - Christian Zingg (1956-2023), La Chaux-de-Fond

A very fine Old stylized kris knife handle from Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Carved wood with a wonderful deep well handled surface patina and an elegant form. Custom mounted, the handle measures 3 inc

Handspun cotton Ikat sash with reptile and ancestor motifs. Sulawesi island, Indonesia. Size: 59" x 19" (150 x 48 cm).Collected by Mr Ira marks in Indonesia in the early 1980's.

A ritual implement made from an animal horn and embellished with a carved wooden spirit idol bound to the horn with textiles and natural fibers, beads, bones and organic material , covered in blood sa