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Place of Origin: Indonesian
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Batak Tribe Ceremonial Bowl from Jackfruit Wood, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Batak tribe ceremonial bowl from jackfruit wood, early 20th century. The Batak Tribes are ethnic groups predominantly found in North Sumatra, Indonesia....
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Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

Toraja Wood Ceremonial Bowl, Sulawesi, Indonesia Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood ceremonial bowl was crafted by the Toraja tribes people of the mountain highlands of Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is hand-crafted using 3 separate...
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Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Wooden Spice Box, Tribal Engravings & Sliding Top, Nias, Indonesia, c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This spice box comes for the Island of Nias, Indonesia. Dating to the early 20th Century it was crafted from a single block of wood. It features a sliding lid, has an elegant wood te...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Javanese 'Wayang Topeng", Theatre Mask, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mask from Java depicts a mythical creature which would have been used in ‘Wayang Topeng’ dance performances. It features handles which are used to open and close the creatures m...
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Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present dulang was used exclusively in temples to display offerings. This dulang has faded polychrome and chipped wood...
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Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Large Ikat Textile from Sumba Island Tribal Motifs, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. It features a stunning array...
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1980s Other Vintage Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Hand-Carved Backstrap Loom with Tribal Engravings from Timor Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
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...
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Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Indonesian 'Wayang Kulit" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This flat shadow puppet was crafted on the island of Java by a puppet artist using buffalo hide and mounted on bamboo sticks. It was used in Wayang puppet...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Leather, Wood

Balinese Temple Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' Floral Motifs & Red Polychrome
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; "Dulangs" served two main purpose, one purpose was to carry offerings atop woman’s heads during ceremonies. The present Dulang was used exclusively in temples...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. It is hand-carved from a single block of wood. These trays a...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...
Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...
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Mid-20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo, Mid 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This mid-20th century hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. The hard top is also made from ironwood. T...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

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 wonderful decorative bowl or table centrepiece certain to invoke conversation. The Menta...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Kumba Karna Masks, Indonesian, Mid-20th Century
Located in Roma, IT
These Kumba Karna Masks are tribal decorative objects realized in the Indonesian island of Bali, during the second half of the 20th century. Dimensions: cm 19 x 20. Traditional...
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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Fruitwood Bowl from Timor Island, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A fruitwood hand-crafted bowl from Timor Island, Indonesia from the early 20th century. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of fruitwood and features ringed engravings around th...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Fruitwood

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 coast, Sumatra, Indonesia. They are hand-carved from a single block of wood. Sought aft...
Category

Mid-20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Ikat Textile from Sumba Island, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This Ikat textile originates from the Island of Sumba, Indonesia. It is hand-woven using naturally dyed yarns via a method passed on through generations. ...
Category

Late 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Yarn

Hand-Carved Backstrap with Floral Engravings from Madura, Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Hand-carved from Wood this is a wonderful example of a Backstrap Loom, an essential component of Ikat textile weaving. The present Backsrap Loom comes from the Island of Madura, off the northeastern coast of Java. The Curved section would fit around the weavers back not only providing support while they would we weave elaborate Ikat textiles but also allowing her to control the tension of the warp during weaving. In many cases husbands would craft unique carved and designed Backstrap looms for their wives and these would often be passed down through generations. The present Backstrap Loom features floral engravings.
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Floral Motif
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Brass

Wayang Puppet Wood Carving Set, Java, Indonesia, Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This wood carving set depicts mythical characters that are popular amid "Wayang" puppet shows. "Wayang" is a type of shadow puppet show originating fr...
Category

Mid-20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood, Paint

19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th ...
Category

Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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 wonderful decorative bowl or table centrepiece certain to invoke conversation. The Menta...
Category

Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage Solid Teak Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A solid teak wood bowl crafted on the island of Java from a slad of burl wood. The bowl features polished finish and is very solid with a think basin and walls. The bowl was cut from...
Category

Late 20th Century Other Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Vintage Asian Batik Fabric Painting – Tribal Folk Wall Art in Indigo, Brick Red
Located in Barrington, IL
This vintage Asian batik fabric painting is a captivating example of traditional textile artistry. Hand-painted on indigo blue fabric, the piece features a dynamic arrangement of tri...
Category

Late 20th Century Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Textile

Ceremonial Rice Spoon Toraja Culture, Celebes Island (Sulawesi), Indonesia
Located in Leuven , BE
A pair of exquisite Toraja rice spoons from Indonesia's Sulawesi Islands, featuring elongated bowls and gracefully curved handles that complement the overall design. Each spoon is in...
Category

20th Century Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Lake Sentani Carved Feasting Platter
Located in Austin, TX
A well carved festival feasting platter. One end featuring a long billed water bird head. The exterior carved with a traditional complex interlocking motif. The interior plain and di...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Hardwood

Teak Burl Wood Bowl from Java, Indonesia, Late 19th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
A teak burl wood bowl crafted on the island of Java, Indonesia. The bowl was cut from a much larger slab of burl wood and maintains an organic shape and natural texture. It has aged ...
Category

Late 19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Teak

Beautifully Patinated Ornamental Bird Fragment from the 19th C. on Custom Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
An ornamental bird fragment from the 19th century presented on stand. This antique decorative metal piece from Indonesia features a bird with crown an...
Category

19th Century Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Metal, Iron

An Asmat head ornament made from Cuscus fur
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Asmat, Papua Province, Indonesia, Late 19th century Made from a long piece of Cuscus fur decorated on the sides with shell beads and strings of natural fiber. Provenance: - Collec...
Category

Late 19th Century Antique Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Fur, Shell, Natural Fiber

Early Papua Korwar Statue, Collection of Missionary Starrenburg, Collected 1909
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A Papua wood figure of a Korwar North West Irian Jaya, Vogelkop area, coastal Geelvink Bay, present-day Cenderawasih Bay, early 20th century The seated Korwar is holding an ope...
Category

Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Folk Art

Materials

Wood

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