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A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Located in London, GB
A Rare and Exceptional Carved Headrest ‘Kali Hahapo’
Excellent colour and patina
Wood, sennet (coconut fibre), glass beads
Tonga
Late 18th / Early 19th Century
SIZE: 19cm high, 5...
Category
Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Natural Fiber, Glass, Wood, Coconut
A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’
Located in London, GB
A Very Fine and Rare Headrest ‘Kali’ or ‘Kalimasi’ / ‘Kali Toloni’
Bamboo, wood, coconut ‘sennet’ fibre
The ‘cross-bar’ (rest) engraved with triangular design reminiscent of ‘Tapa C...
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Early 19th Century Tongan Antique Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Bamboo, Natural Fiber, Wood, Coconut
Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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 tribal motifs along the rim and a beautiful hand hewn texture along its basin. It is cra...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Tribal Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Wood, Coconut
Finely Proportioned Coconut Goblet in 17th Century Taste
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
A finely proportioned coconut goblet in 17th century taste
19th century or earlier.
Turned and polished coconut shell,
swag and drop engraved top f...
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Antique Benin Carved Coconut with Provenance, Early 20th Century
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
A rare and unique antique African Benin carved coconut box presented to Mr Morris by J Morford, Education Nigeria. The coconut is relief carved with vario...
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Early 20th Century Beninese Tribal Coconut Folk Art
Materials
Coconut
Carved coconut from early 19th century
Located in BORDEAUX, FR
Very pretty, richly and finely carved coconut dating from the Empire period. With rotating decoration, it partly represents an admiral surrounded by two cupids holding the laurels of...
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Early 1800s French Empire Antique Coconut Folk Art
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Coconut
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