Mid 20th C. Timor Wooden Four-String Lute or Mandolin
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Southeast Asia, West Sumba, Timor, Indonesia, ca. 1950s CE. A pretty, dark wood lute or mandolin with an anthropomorphic figure forming the handle. Four holes for attaching strings are in the upper chest of the figure, who stands in a slight crouch, seemingly nude with visible genitalia. The upper part of the body is carved with interesting geometric motifs, while the sides are carved with four-leafed flowers. Size: 4" W x 17.25" H (10.2 cm x 43.8 cm); 18.5" H (47 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection; ex-Rick Bennet collection, Australia
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#133447
Southeast Asia, West Sumba, Timor, Indonesia, ca. 1950s CE. A pretty, dark wood lute or mandolin with an anthropomorphic figure forming the handle. Four holes for attaching strings are in the upper chest of the figure, who stands in a slight crouch, seemingly nude with visible genitalia. The upper part of the body is carved with interesting geometric motifs, while the sides are carved with four-leafed flowers. Size: 4" W x 17.25" H (10.2 cm x 43.8 cm); 18.5" H (47 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection; ex-Rick Bennet collection, Australia
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.
#133447
Condition
Strings are missing; however, this could be remedied at a lutherie. Minute chips and nicks commensurate with age; otherwise in excellent condition.
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Mid 20th C. Timor Wooden Four-String Lute or Mandolin
Estimate $600 - $900
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