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Hand-Carved Wooden Tray from the Mentawai Tribe of Indonesia, Mid-20th Century

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This hand-carved tray comes from the Mentawai tribe found on the Mentawai Islands off the west coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is hand-carved from a single block of wood. These trays are sought after for their beautiful elongated shape. Trays such as these were used to display food and other items during ceremonies. Dimensions: Height 16cm x width 100cm x depth 35cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.3 in (16 cm)Width: 39.38 in (100 cm)Depth: 13.78 in (35 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. some scratches marks and stains to the wood.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881225743562
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