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Group of Three Toraja Wood Offering Bowls, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Group of three Toraja wood offering bowls, from Sulawesi, Indonesia. Sweet abstract mid-century forms. Created from native hardwood and with horn rings, these strikingly sculptural wood bowls, one each in three different sizes rising from fluted bases. The tallest is 12 1/2 inches, next 9 1/8 inches and the lowest one is 4 inches. Older, used pieces with patina, and chips and scratches from native use. Smallest one has native repair to the rim.
  • 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:
    Repaired: Old native repair to rim of bowl on shortest one. See images. 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: SMTOR11stDibs: LU1778241654962

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