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Group of Four Toraja Wood Offering Bowls, Sulawesi, Indonesia Dark Patina

$1,450per set
£1,100.23per set
€1,258.01per set
CA$2,025.26per set
A$2,251.81per set
CHF 1,175.77per set
MX$27,410.01per set
NOK 15,002.33per set
SEK 14,056.46per set
DKK 9,388.77per set
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About the Item

Group of four Toraja wood offering bowls, from Sulawesi, Indonesia with dark deep patina from use. Created from native hardwood and with horn rings in the center portion (except on the smallest one), these strikingly sculptural wood bowls, one each in four different sizes the largest one rising from a fluted base. Simple elegant forms. The tallest is 16 1/4 inches, next 9 1/8 inches next 7 3/4 and the lowest one is 3 1/4 inches. Older, used pieces with patina, and chips and scratches from native use.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.5 in (31.75 cm)Width: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading. Vintage piece with wear, erosion and encrusted remains of offerings from traditional use and handling.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: SMTOR21stDibs: LU1778241655322

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