Tall 19th C. Indonesian Wood Seated Nude Male
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Description
Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A very large, finely carved, dark wood seated male figure with a snake (delineated in relief) writhing around his neck, and holding an offering vessel in both hands (also nicely delineated in relief). Nude with a long phallus revealed between his legs, his visage is quite engrossing, presenting large almond-shaped eyes, a long aquiline nose, a mustache and goatee, protruding ears, and an asymmetrical, neatly manicured coiffure - all upon an integral rounded rectangular base. Size: 5.75" W x 31" H (14.6 cm x 78.7 cm)
Provenance: ex-private San Diego, California, USA collection
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#126179
Provenance: ex-private San Diego, 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.
#126179
Condition
Legs and base repaired. Long age cracks and a few old losses to back as shown. Long fissure down torso/vase has been filled to stabilize. Surface wear commensurate with age. Nice, dark lustrous patina.
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Tall 19th C. Indonesian Wood Seated Nude Male
Estimate $700 - $900
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