Rare handmade, antique clove ship from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia.
Indonesian Folk Art / Artifact.

The artisans of the Maluku Islands, Indonesia began constructing model boats and ships from clove buds in the 1700s and continued to do so until the early 1900s. These works of art, known as Moluccan Clove Ships, have become scarce in the world. This particularly intricate example of their work has tree tall masts, European style sails, and sailors onboard. It is a unique and wondrous work of art.

SIZE
L63cm x H54cm x W12cm

CONDITION
Good. Two small damages between the first, second and thrid mast conectors (see picture). Comes with wooden stand and custom made box.

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Rare handmade, antique clove ship from the Maluku Islands, Indonesia.
Indonesian Folk Art / Artifact.

The artisans of the Maluku Islands, Indonesia began constructing model boats and ships from clove buds in the 1700s and continued to do so until the early 1900s. These works of art, known as Moluccan Clove Ships, have become scarce in the world. This particularly intricate example of their work has tree tall masts, European style sails, and sailors onboard. It is a unique and wondrous work of art.

SIZE
L63cm x H54cm x W12cm

CONDITION
Good. Two small damages between the first, second and thrid mast conectors (see picture). Comes with wooden stand and custom made box.

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Etnische groep / cultuur
Maluku-eilanden
Aantal items
1
Land van herkomst
Indonesië
Geschatte periode
Midden 20e eeuw
Materiaal
kruidnagel
Sold with stand
Ja
Staat
In goede staat
Titel van het kunstwerk
Kruidnagel schip
Hoogte
54 cm
Breedte
54 cm
Diepte
12 cm