"Important Dulong Rice Cup - Toraja Culture, Indonesia - End Of The 19th Century"
Important Dulong Rice Cup Toraja culture, island of Sulawesi, Indonesia
Late 19th century
Wood and bone
H. 41.5 ; Diameter 24 cm
(old accident)
Monoxyle bowl with an orange patina on a pedestal, with a large buffalo bone ring in the centre - this animal is particularly important in Toraja culture and accompanies sacred rites.
This animal is particularly important in Toraja culture and accompanies sacred rites. It was used to collect offerings.
Provenance :
- Lucas Ratton Gallery
- Private collection, Paris.
Ref : 4704
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