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Hand-Carved Wood Medicine Container from Indonesia, on stand

About the Item

A herb / medicine container, in the style of the Batak ethnicity of Borneo, Indonesia. Hand-carved in Suar wood (Samanea Saman), stained in a rich reddish-brown color. The lid has a sculpture of a sitting man. Mounted on a black metal stand. 12.75 inches high.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Width: 5 in (12.7 cm)Depth: 4 in (10.16 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Late 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. No structural issues.
  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 09 INDO 72041stDibs: LU825037120832
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