Tana Torajah Mens Armor Vest , Sulawesi, Indonesia

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

"Tau tau" funerary statue, Tana Toraja peoples, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Carved wood with incised designs, inset arms. Fair/weathered condition. Early/mid 20th c. Size: 38.5'' x 9'' x 5.25'' (98 x 23 x 13

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

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.

Brilliant pink and orange with black geometric patterns hand painted on fine barkcloth 'Siga', men's feast day headdress. C. 1900-1910. Bada Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Approx. 54" x 44". Provenance:

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

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 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 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

late 19th/early 20th century, sinew sewn, fully beaded with geometric and flag motif decorations, approximately 22 x 20 in.; on custom made iron stand, height 28 in., with a 12 x 6 in. base Provenance

Moro Chainmail Armor Vest The Moros Philippines late 19th/early 20th century Chainmail, Brass, Water Buffalo Horn --- The Moros were the endemic people of the Philippines who fought the US marines dur

Toraja Sacred Heirloom Mawa, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th C. Hanging in hand resist, brown-black dye, red accents probably directly applied. Trees of life on long sides with traces of applied d

Old carved wooden human effigy sculpture from the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia. Such sculptures were placed in front of burials as shrine figures and were adorned with clothing and acted as a mediu

Five Rice Spoons Toraja Highlands, Sulawesi, Indonesia (early twentieth century) carved wood 13.2 cm; 14. 5 cm; 12.4 cm; 14.5 cm; 15.1 cm; 15.3 cm long (5)

Vintage Ralph Lauren vest. Label reads as Authentic Dry Goods, Polo Country, Ralph Lauren Made in U.S.A., Made from imported fabric, and Shell 36% wool, 64% cotton lining, 100% cotton trim, 100% genui

Toraja Dulang Ritual Bowl, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Mid 20th C. Carved wood. Size: 6'' x 7.5'' x 7.25'' (15 x 19 x 18 cm).

Mix lot of Vintage Clothing incl. Men's Vests, Shirts, Joe Namath Blazer, Cape, Jacket, Nurse Dress, Etc. -

Large men's vest, amazingly covered in extensive beaded floral design using a wide range of colors, on black velvet with early lining.

A Toraja Sarita Ceremonial Textile, Sulawesi, Indonesia. Size: 31'' x 148'' (79 x 376 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserves in this Auction; All Acceptable Bidding Commences at the O

Vintage or antique ikat shroud, also used as wall hangings to demark space for ceremonial events. Bold red, black and blue geometric designs in hand spun cotton. Celebes Island (Sulawesi) Indonesia. A

Late colonial period warp ikat cotton shroud. Bold red, black and blue geometric designs. Rongkond, Central Celebes (Sulawesi) Indonesia. Acquired in 1980 by the original owner, who purchased it from

Rare Antique Ceremonial Blouse, Sulawesi, Early 20th C. Ceremonial blouse called "halili petondu", cotton, mica flakes, applique, embroidery, central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Size: 23'' x 34'' (58 x 86 cm

Set of Three National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Satellite Images, to include Kuandang Sulawesi, Indonesia, 1980, 40" x 60"; Al Khafsa, Oman, 1980, 40" x 60"; along with Uranium City,

Indonesian Painted Fiber Blouse from Central Sulawesi, Early 20th C. Size: 29'' x 35.5'' (74 x 90 cm). The people of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, primarily dressed in barkcloth until the introduction