19th C. Indonesian Dayak Wood Mortar (for Medicine)
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**Originally Listed At $550**
Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine mortar of a substantial size used for pulverizing various ingredients into medicinal substances. The mortar is carved from dense hardwood and has a wide basin resting atop a spool-shaped lower body and a flat base. The walls of the mortar bowl are decorated with a pair of stylized lizards exhibiting thick bodies, sinuous legs with flared feet, curling tails, and conical heads. The interior of the basin is smooth from countless uses, and the exterior boasts a lustrous coffee-hued patina. Size: 7.8" W x 8.1" H (19.8 cm x 20.6 cm).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Norm Fargo collection
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#145109
Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine mortar of a substantial size used for pulverizing various ingredients into medicinal substances. The mortar is carved from dense hardwood and has a wide basin resting atop a spool-shaped lower body and a flat base. The walls of the mortar bowl are decorated with a pair of stylized lizards exhibiting thick bodies, sinuous legs with flared feet, curling tails, and conical heads. The interior of the basin is smooth from countless uses, and the exterior boasts a lustrous coffee-hued patina. Size: 7.8" W x 8.1" H (19.8 cm x 20.6 cm).
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Norm Fargo 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.
#145109
Condition
Minor nicks to base and bowl, with several stable fissures, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout.
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19th C. Indonesian Dayak Wood Mortar (for Medicine)
Estimate $400 - $600
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