19th C. Indonesian Iron Takula Tofao (Helmet)
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Description
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Nias Island, northern Sumatra, ca. 19th century CE. A rounded, narrow sheet iron helmet with a thin, narrow rim and two thin iron slats that run front to back and side to side over the top of the helmet. The upper and lower portions of the helmet are made from two pieces, with a clear join line around the upper center of the helmet. This style of helmet is known as "takula tofao" and many versions have additional decorative elements like spikes or horns; the interior would have been cushioned with woven rattan. Size: 9.2" L x 7.5" W x 5.3" H (23.4 cm x 19 cm x 13.5 cm); 11.3" H (28.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-Loed & Mia van Bussel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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#184494
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010; ex-Loed & Mia van Bussel, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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.
#184494
Condition
Chipping to brim with some small losses and fissures. Slight indentations and bending to form, as well as minor areas of corrosion-related losses/ragged edges
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19th C. Indonesian Iron Takula Tofao (Helmet)
Estimate $1,800 - $2,500
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PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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