20th C. Indonesian Hanging Water Vessel w/ Figures
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**Originally Listed At $250**
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Eastern Kalimantan, Kayanic Dayak people, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A gorgeous carved-wood hanging water vessel beautifully incised with an abstract pattern of stars and swirling striations along each side. The top of the unique piece displays three figures. Two lay face-down on each end with both arms spread before them, as if bowing. In the center, the third figure, who acts as a stopper for the vessel, sits with his knees curled up to his body. A rope is tied around each bowing figure via a horizontal drill hole at the torso for suspension. Size: 19" L x 6" W x 9.75" H (48.3 cm x 15.2 cm x 24.8 cm)
Provenance: private Chico, California, USA Collection
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#137442
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Eastern Kalimantan, Kayanic Dayak people, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A gorgeous carved-wood hanging water vessel beautifully incised with an abstract pattern of stars and swirling striations along each side. The top of the unique piece displays three figures. Two lay face-down on each end with both arms spread before them, as if bowing. In the center, the third figure, who acts as a stopper for the vessel, sits with his knees curled up to his body. A rope is tied around each bowing figure via a horizontal drill hole at the torso for suspension. Size: 19" L x 6" W x 9.75" H (48.3 cm x 15.2 cm x 24.8 cm)
Provenance: private Chico, California, USA Collection
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 to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#137442
Condition
Light scratches and abrasions throughout, especially on periphery of top. Slight fraying to suspension rope, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with lovely earthen deposits.
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20th C. Indonesian Hanging Water Vessel w/ Figures
Estimate $500 - $700
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