Two war shields - Indonesia - Northern Sumatra, Aceh

double layer of woven rattan, round forms, slightly vaulted, decorated with five, resp. seven plaques from brass in star-shaped openwork design, circularly arranged around a central element in the mid

Two Karo Batak bark book-form texts / manuscripts. Batak Peoples, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Pustaha manuscripts, each written on bark and folded concertina-style. One with eleven leaves, the other

Dutch War period, 1873-98 in which the sultanate of Aceh fought against Dutch colonialism. Brass, 10 1/2" diameter with scalloped edge and domed body mounted with six brass domed center overlays, each

A Northern Philippines Luzon Bontoc Igorot (19th Century) headhunter war shield having forked mound shape with three prongs at the top and two prongs at the base. It features rattan basketry which was

**Originally Listed At $200** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, Aceh people, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A lovely example of a Sikin Pasangan (also Sikkin Peusangan) sword of an elegant form.

Antique Toba Batak cylindrical bamboo lunisolar calendar Porhalaan ritual container from Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Circa 1910. Hand-carved bamboo covered container also used by Batak priests to hol

A group of two Second World War shields, including a Bergwacht Hilfspolizei badge, engraved with the individual number 59 at the bottom and marked on verso with an LN maker mark about 1790 for L. Chri

Oceanic Basket or Child's Bassinet,, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, possibly Batak, h. 7 1/4 in., w. 21 in., d. 31 in. Provenance: Estate of Curator and Scholar and Advocate of Outsider and Contemporary

Two Containers, Sumatra, Indonesia. Sizes: 1) 4.5'' x 10.75'' x 10.75'' (11 x 27 x 27 cm); 2) 17'' x 19'' x 10.5'' (43 x 48 x 27 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Aceh, North Sumatra, Indonesia, vintage sheer metallic gold-tone thread embroidery possibly shoulder accessory, lavender ground with gold, purple, green, Indian influence accent patterns, 79"l x 27"w

US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. WORLD WAR 2, SUMATRA, INDONESIA AND DUTCH EAST INDIES MAPS (1944-1946). US Army Map Service. Eight maps from Dutch Sumatra and Timor: Gle Jeueng (paper) and Lho'Nga (paper) e

US DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE. WORLD WAR 2, SUMATRA, INDONESIA AND DUTCH EAST INDIES MAPS (1943-1946). US Army Map Service. Eight maps, from Dutch East Indies: Dutch Timor, Isle of Roti; Portuguese Timor;

19-3/4 inch diameter. Native Bear Tribe decorated buffalo rawhide war shield w/ brain tanned cover

A finely carved old wooden Lute with a Sigha and three ancestors carved onto the lute neck head. The Toba Batak people of northern Sumatra create elegant two-stringed lutes known as hasapi for ceremon

Native American lot comprising a framed friendship feather. Frame size H 17" W 8", Shield Dia. 15", two war clubs "Hootchoo Collection - Sioux" L 20" and "Hootchoo Collection Shoshanoe Tribe Warrior"

Minangkabau Should Cloth With Metal-Thread Songket, Sumatra, Indonesia, Early 20th C. Two joined sections, "tagak tujuah", silk with metal-wrapped thread songket. Size: 2'8'' x 6'9'' (81 x 206 cm).

World War Two German Heer Balkan Sleeve Shield. Die struck embossed alloy shield "BALKAN" with wool fabric and metal back attached by three (one missing) pins. Good condition, reverse with oxidation.

A Waghi Valley war shield, Western Highlands, Papua New Guinea.Of classical form, the shield made from a single piece of wood, the surface with two large “X” patterns and painted with oran

This is a Vintage German WWII World War Two SS Helmet with Tri Color Shield & SS painted insignias. The paint is heavy enough on the inside I do not see the number stamps. Liner is fair. The insignias

41" x 17". Constructed of two pieces of wood tightly bound with rattan. Domed central boss with integral hand grip. **Good condition overall with some wear to edges. Rattan binding is solid w

Shield with rattan bindings. Dayak. Borneo Island, Indonesia.

2 tampans ceremonial cloths w/ red, blue & yellow textiles supplementary weft on plain-weave, late 19th-early 20th C, Indonesia, Sumatra, Lampung Region: 1 w/ animal & triangle motif, 17” x 17&r

Fine Woman's Ceremonial Skirt/Tapis, Sumatra, Indonesia. Cotton, silk, gold metallic threads; natural and synthetic dyes; opened w/ ends sewn. Elaborately couched, appliqued and embroidered; two panel

Ca. mid to late 19th. Very good with age cracks, edge wear, surface paint loss, however, no major defects or repairs. This is the second of two excellent tribal shields listing in this auction sale.Or