Lot No. 47


A Karo Batak figure.


A Karo Batak figure. - Tribal Art

Sumatra. 19th century. Wood. 31 cm. The Batak expert on ritual and spiritual affairs, the 'Datu', places these in the village, around the houses to protect communities from malevolent spirits and souls. Sometimes these figures are used create supernatural preventive attacks to stop epidemics and disasters. (VJ)

Provenance:
Important Belgian collection.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com

04.10.2021 - 15:15

Realized price: **
EUR 3,840.-
Estimate:
EUR 3,600.- to EUR 4,000.-
Starting bid:
EUR 3,000.-

A Karo Batak figure.


Sumatra. 19th century. Wood. 31 cm. The Batak expert on ritual and spiritual affairs, the 'Datu', places these in the village, around the houses to protect communities from malevolent spirits and souls. Sometimes these figures are used create supernatural preventive attacks to stop epidemics and disasters. (VJ)

Provenance:
Important Belgian collection.

Specialist: Joris Visser Joris Visser
+32-2-514 00 34

Joris.Visser@dorotheum.com


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Auction: Tribal Art
Auction type: Online auction
Date: 04.10.2021 - 15:15
Location: Vienna | Palais Dorotheum
Exhibition: 29.09. - 04.10.2021


** Purchase price incl. buyer's premium and VAT

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