Carved Tattoo Ink Pot from Timor Island, Indonesia 'circa 1940s-1950s'

Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1970s) on contemporary metal stand. This is a traditional mask of a figure with male facial features and two holes as eyes and another for the mouth with a handle below the face. The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive practice of creating traditional masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they were held by men during dances and other ceremonies, including celebrations of victory in war. Carved sculptures and masks are specific to rural villages. Here the practice of animism, or nature-worship, is incorporated with the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that call for these ceremonies may include asking for successful crop planting, for prosperity, for good weather...

Ritual ladle of wood and coconut shell from Timor Island, Indonesia (circa 1950s). Intricate spoons and ladles were most likely used for large ceremonial feasts and offerings to ance...

Timor Island sculpted wooden traditional mask (circa 1960s-1970s) on contemporary stand. This is a traditional mask of a figure with male facial features and two holes as eyes and another for the mouth. The island of Timor gave rise to a distinctive practice of creating traditional masks whose precise origins and significance remain uncertain. Portraying both male and female ancestors, they were held by men during dances and other ceremonies, including celebrations of victory in war. Carved sculptures and masks are specific to rural villages. Here the practice of animism, or nature-worship, is incorporated with the carving of ancestral statues and masks, which have a ritualistic function. Some occasions that call for these ceremonies may include asking for successful crop planting, for prosperity, for good...

Carved wooden vise tool with human figure finial from Nias, Indonesia (circa 1960s-1970s). A striking carved piece with geometric patterns on the top and ...

Double-sided carved wooden blawong board from Java, Indonesia (circa 1920s-1950s). Blawong boards were used to hold a pair of Keris daggers. They were fix...

Pair of water buffalo horn and carved wood lime powder holders for betel nut from Timor Island (circa 1970s). One is topped by a carved water buffalo and the other, a dog. The first ...

Material: lavastone 270 cm high 250 cm diameter Newly made from +/- 175 individual stones Originating from Indonesia Similar to the stupas on B...

Hand-carved from Iron Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not o...

Material: Andesite stone Material: wood 69 cm high 39 cm wide and 42 cm deep Andesite is a very hard volcanic stone Originating from Indonesia Hand carved from one block of na...

Material: lavastone 121 cm high 60 cm wide and 50 cm deep Originating from Indonesia Newly hand carved from a single block lavastone Estimated weight : +/- 200 kg Can be shipp...

Material: Andesite stone Material: wood 100,5 cm high 68,5 cm wide and 47 cm deep Andesite is a very hard vulcanic stone Dhyana mudra Originating from Indonesia Newly hand ca...

Material: Andesite stone Material: wood 75,5 cm high 53 cm wide and 26 cm deep Andesite is a very hard volcanic stone Originating from Indonesia Hand carved from one block of ...