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Tau-Tau figurine-Toradja - Sulawesi -Indonesia
Head of a wooden grave statue with inlaid eyes fixed on a professional stand.
Including the stand 39 cm high.
2800 grams.
Vzkk
Tau-tau Sulawesi Indonesia comes with stand.

Mid 20th century - in good condition

Tau Tau Head-TORAJA-Sulawesi-Indonesia

Southeast Asian, Oceanic & American Art

Reserve price

No reserve price

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Closing date

6 October

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Location

The Netherlands

Germany

France

Belgium

Italy

Taiwan

Switzerland

Spain

Greece

Hungary

Japan

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Latvia

Object

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal art and objects

Tribal weaponry and shields

Tribal masks

Tribal tools

Tribal jewellery and adornments

Statue

Sculpture

Book

Decorative ornament

Carved skull

Cutter

Spinning top

Tribal books manuscripts and catalogues

Dagger

Altar

Sea shell

Archaeology

Tribal architectural ornaments

Tribal furniture

Tribal musical instruments

Asian art and objects

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Buddhistic objects

Country of origin

Indonesia

Papua New Guinea

Thailand

Myanmar

Cambodia

Vanuatu

Philippines

Nepal

Malaysia

Solomon Islands

India

Laos

New Zealand

Panama

Vietnam

U.S.

Material

Wood

Bronze

Silver

Brass

Steel

Bone

Wood (Teak)

Bamboo

Teak

Copper

Pewter

Paper

Patinated bronze

Shell

Silver +800

Djati

Palm

Cast brass

Earthenware

Iron (cast/wrought)

Leather

Marble

Textiles

Mother of pearl

Silk

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Fair condition

Good

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Very good

Needs restoration

As new

Fine

Mixed / Multiple

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Period

Late 20th century

Mid 20th century

Early 20th century

2020+

Late 19th century

1940-1950

2010-2020

2000-2010

1960-1970

1970-1980

1850-1900

Late 17th century

Late 18th century

Certification

Non-CITES species

Subject

Asian art

Anthropology

Travels

Style

Vintage

Signature

Not signed

Original

Hand signed

Binding

Hardback

Mix / Multiple

Edition

1st Edition

Multiple Books / Editions

Language

English

French

Dutch

German

Colour

Brown

After 2000

1900-2000

1400-1900

Provenance

Private Collection

Gallery/ Antique Dealer

Auction house

Antique Market

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