Rare Large Antique Ceremonial Basket covering from Bali
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This is a very fine old basketry Lid cover for shrine offerings of food to Hindu deitys, from Bali, Indonesia. Such basketry lids were created by amateur artists as coverings for the offerings made daily by the devout Balinese. A sacred offering to convey devotion to the gods. This fine basket features glass beads and small shells,set into avian motifs and geometric designs. A genuine antique example. Collected by a diplomats wife while stationed in Indonesia in the 1980's, Pennsylvania. Measures 18.5 inches across x 9 inches tall.
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Good/fair
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Rare Large Antique Ceremonial Basket covering from Bali
Estimate $500 - $800
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