A Karo Batak figure.
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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: **
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EUR 3,840.-
- Estimate:
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EUR 3,600.- to EUR 4,000.-
- Starting bid:
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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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