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Place of Origin: Indonesian
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Fruitwood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
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. These baskets were used to carry leaves, fruit, grain and wood and featu...
Category
Mid-20th Century Other Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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.
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Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Tribal 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 Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
Balinese Offering 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
1920s Other Vintage Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very long Ikat Textile from Sumba Island with Stunning 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...
Category
Late 20th Century Other Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Yarn
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 century "Dulang" has lost mos...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
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 Tribal Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Brass
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Other Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Vintage Rattan Basket Dayak Tribe Hand-Woven from Kalimantan, Borneo
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This vintage hand-woven basket originates from the Dayak tribe of Borneo crafted with rattan fibres and an ironwood frame and rim. These baskets are used to carry leaves, fruit, grai...
Category
Late 20th Century Other Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Indonesian Tribal Anteater Form Headrest, Irian Jaya, Mid-20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A whimsical and intriguing headrest carved from a single piece of hardwood in the form of an anteater. The curved back of the animal would have supported the neck and displays a wonderfully warm patina from tribal use.
The anteater's over sized head has been carved in a charming manner.
Found in Sumatra, but most likely traded from Irian Jaya.
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
Indonesian 'Wayang Golek" Shadow Puppet, Java, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This “Wayang Golek” is a visibly old shadow puppet carved using soft wood and cloth. It features an articulated head and arms connected to rods, the dress...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Fabric, Wood
19th Century Balinese Offering Tray / Bowl 'Dulang' with Bali Hindu Motifs
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 m...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Beaded Betel Bag, Sumatra, Early to Mid-20th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Sumatran beaded betel bag made of glass trade beads from early to mid-20th century.
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Beads
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Wood, Paint
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 Tribal 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 Tribal Art
Materials
Leather, 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 Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Tribal Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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 Tribal 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 Tribal 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 Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Other Antique Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Javanese Solid Teak Storage Box with Engravings Mid-20th Century
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This teak storage box comes for the Island of Java, Indonesia. Dating to the Mid-20th Century it was crafted from a single block of teak. It features ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Folk Art Indonesian Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
A Nias 'Adu Zatua' wooden ancestor sculpture
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Indonesia, Nias, 19th century
H. 37.5 x W. 10 cm
Sculptures like the one present are not only decorative items but are believed to be vessels that house the spirits of ancestors and are used to communicate with them.
After the death of a person a wooden image or Adu Zatua was made to mediate between the human world and the spiritual realm. These kinds of figures were commissioned by noble Nias families, whereas simple and lesser quality carvings generally were found among lower class families.
In this particularly fine example, the sculptor has paid careful attention to the proportions of the different parts of the body, dividing it into three main sections – the head, the torso, and the legs. The shapes are sometimes flat, round, or have notches, but all are perfectly in balance creating a certain divine tranquillity. This Adua Zatua’s ears are decorated with earrings, and it is wearing a headdress, pointing towards a chiefly provenance.
In 1914 the Dutch gained complete control of the island of Nias and started spreading Protestant Christianity. Many ancestor statues...
Category
19th Century Antique Indonesian Tribal 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 Tribal Art
Materials
Hardwood
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 Tribal 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 Tribal Art
Materials
Teak
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 Tribal Art
Materials
Fur, Shell, Natural Fiber
