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Fine Antique Batak Dancing couple Indonesian Tribal Art

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Fine Antique Batak Dancing couple Indonesian Tribal Art

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Description

This is a Vintage to antique wooden carved couple from the Batak peoples of Sumatra, Indonesia.This pair was collected in the early 1980's by a diplomats wife who was stationed in jakarta for 8 years and amassed a wonderful collection of ethnographic art objects. The pair are carved from a dense and heavy wood and feature wonderfully stylized dancing forms with carved wooden arms set into dancing motion, the carved wooden ears, textiles and overall form make them a wonderful decorative pair.This sculptures measure 32.5 inches tall.

Condition

Fair, one fracture on one finger, overall good condition.

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Fine Antique Batak Dancing couple Indonesian Tribal Art

Name: Fine Antique Batak Dancing couple Indonesian Tribal Art
SKU: 66208033
Price: 215 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $800

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