Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood this Mentawai tribe bowl features a handle and subtle wood detailing. A
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Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowl with Handle, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood this Mentawai tribe bowl features a handle and subtle wood detailing. A
Wood
$565
H 3.15 in W 29.53 in D 20.87 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west
Wood
$565
H 3.94 in W 28.35 in D 17.72 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west
Wood
$500 / set
H 1.58 in W 4.93 in D 9.85 in
Pair of Mentawai Tribe Hand-Carved Wooden Bowls with Handles, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Crafted from ironwood these Mentawai tribal bowls feature handles and subtle wood detailing
Wood
$485
H 6.3 in W 39.38 in D 13.78 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Tray from the Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west
Wood
Coconut Shell Engraved Tribal Bowl from Nias, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand crafted and tribal engraved bowl originates from Nias Island Indonesia. It features
Wood, Coconut
Antique Shallow Tray
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful rare antique shallow tray from the Mentawai islands. Hand carved from a single piece of
Wood, Reclaimed Wood
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H 76.5 in W 15.75 in D 4 in
Carved Tribal Door Panel Monkey Motif, Mentawai, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Carved tribal door panel, gibbon motif. From the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, mid-20th century. The
Wood
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H 43 in W 4 in D 8 in
Pair of Carved Tribal Net Buoys from Mentawai Island, Mid-Late 20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Pair of carved tribal net buoys from Mentawai Island, mid-late 20th century. Mounted on metal
Wood
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H 3.94 in W 31.5 in D 18.51 in
Hand-Carved Wooden Tray / Bowl Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west
Wood
Indonesian Mentawai Bird Palitai Dagger
Located in Chicago, IL
This long, thin blade is a traditional knife of the Mentawai people of the Mentawai Islands off of
Steel
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H 3 in W 39.25 in D 11.5 in
Tribal Hand Hewn Wooden Tray from the Mentawai Islands, Mid-Late 20th Century.
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tribal Hand Hewn Wooden Tray from the Mentawai Islands, Mid-Late 20th Century. Carved out by hand
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