Sword "balato" - Indonesia - Nias

wood, bamboo, rattan, greyish brown patina, 62 wooden sticks with indicated ("adu zatua") heads, with rattan fixed to wooden strip, sticks partly missing, dam.; long strings of sticks made of differen

wood, brown patina, rattan, nine wooden sticks with indicated ("adu zatua") heads, lashed to a horizontal bamboo stalk with rattan string B: 15 cm; H: 8 cm - 9,4 cm (figures), B: 5,9 inch; H: 3,1 inch

wood, brown patina, a) head with cocks comb, elongated body with seat-like flattened and slightly vaulted back, broad tail feathers, plug-like projection at the bottom (cut off), h: 14 cm, l: 78 cm; b

wood, brown patina, a) very rudely carved figure with block-like body and arms in "W" configuration, facial features marked by notches, unusual high towering openwork headdress, remains of painting, w

from plaited palm fibre strings (presumably from the Arenga palm), which are sewn together, padded/reinforced by pieces of palm leaf seaths, cylindrical with brim, which is sewn with three projecting

wood, brown patina, group of 17 objects of various forms: bird sculptures, quadruped, small boat- and plug-shaped amulets, partly tied together with rattan, h: 2 cm - 11 cm; group of 5 obejcts, among

wood, greyish brown patina, carved with cocks comb, plug-like projection cut off, dam., cracks, traces of insect caused damage, water spots; presumably mythical ancestor seat "osa'osa". L: 66 cm, L: 2

light wood, reddish brown patina, white pigment, fine work of carving: beautiful formed body, recesses for mortizing separately carved wings, head ornament and fan-shaped tail feathers, remains of ori

wood, metal, closed oval ring, tube-shaped, getting broader to the front, the original coating of highly polished discs of coconut shells now missing, the grooved structure originating from the discs

AN INDONESIAN BUGIS ALAMANG SWORD Indonesia, Sulawesi, late 19th century to early 20th century. The long Alamang sword of the Bugis people with a straight steel (iron) blade and a finely incised silve

An old zoomorphic grating stool from Nias Indonesia. Origin: Indonesia Date: 1st half 20th Century Materials: Wood Size: 56 x 14 x 25 cm An old and rare original coconut grater from the island of Nias

19th Century Indonesian Balato Short Sword. 23 1/4" Overall. Please carefully read our terms of sale, shipping information, and request any condition reports or photos prior to placing a bid. Any cond

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fabulous example of a kris (also keris), a type of personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The high-grade (93%) silver hilt

**First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A fine kris (keris), a personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved wooden handle features a pair

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful kris (also keris), a personal ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The figural wooden handle depicts a crouching d

**Originally Listed At $400** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful example of a kris (keris), a type of ceremonial sword used throughout Indonesia. The hand-carved wooden ha

with jeweled figure of fighter handle, peacock embossed and enameled scabbard, 19", with presentation case, from Dr. Walter Compton Estate

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, North Sumatra Province, Nias Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. An impressive hand-carved wooden male ancestral figure known as "Adu Zatua." Exhibiting a rigid form, the in

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, North Sumatra Province, Nias Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fabulous wood architectural panel featuring a high relief carving of an ancestor figure seated in

This well-preserved pedaling-type sword originating from Sumatra, Indonesia, is adorned with semi-precious stones, showcasing meticulous decorative craftsmanship. Its intricate design reflects the ric

Nias Ceremonial Silver Necklace, Indonesia, Early 20th C. Size: 6.25'' x 6.25'' x 0.25'' (16 x 16 x 1 cm).Weight: 3.1 ozt.

Nias Island Ancestor Figure, Indonesia. From an old French Oceanic collection. Size: 21'' x 6.25'' x 5.5'' (53 x 16 x 14 cm).

Two antique Kalabubu warrior necklaces worn by the Nias warriors of Sumatra, Indonesia, comprising a brass mounted coconut shell torc with contemporary stand, the other of carved giltwood, circa 19th

Authentic hilt of a Kris sword from the island of Java. Indonesia, early 20th century. Height: 20 cm