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Ancestor sculpture from the Tanimbar island group, Moluccas, Indonesia. Late 20th century.
 
Dimensions (h x w x d): 60 x 11 x 10 cm.
Condition: Wear and damage from tribal use.
 
The Tanimbar Islands, also known as Timur Laut, are a group of about 65 islands in the Indonesian province of Maluku. The largest and most central island is Yamdena; others include Selaru to the southwest of Yamdena, Larat and Fordata to the northeast, Maru and Molu to the north, and Seira, Wuliaru, Selu, Wotap and Makasar to the west. The Indonesian expression timur laut means "east of the sea" or "northeast".

The largest of the group is Yamdena. Yamdena Island has a series of densely forested hills along the east coast, while the west coast is lower. Saumlaki is the main town, located on the south side of Yamdena. Other islands are Larat, Selaru and Wuliaru.


Late 20th century - Fair 

Sculpture - Wood - Moluccas, Indonesia 

Southeast Asian, Oceanic & American Art

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Cambodia - 1940-1950

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Late 19th century - Gold-plated, Wood - Good condition

Buddha - Thailand  (No Reserve Price)

Good condition - 84 cm

Burmese Dah/Dha Single-edged sword - Steel - Myanmar - WW2, or Burmese Independence, circa 1948.

Late 19th century - Fair condition

Temple scroll / painting Rattanakosin period - Thailand  (No Reserve Price)

Fair condition - 13 cm

lime container for betel - Silver - Laos - 19th century

Cutter - Khmer Rice Cutter • Polychrome harvesting sickle of Buffalo horn, wood, brass and decorative carving - Iron, Wood, Buffalo horn

Mid 20th century - Bronze - Good condition

zittende Boeddha 37 cm - Laos  (No Reserve Price)

Mid 20th century - Good 

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