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Javanese Teak Folk Art Horse
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
Asian:
Southeast Asian:
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Pre 1930 item# 727888 (stock#DAB79)
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David Alan Collection
858-481-8044
$260
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9.75”Length x 2.25” Width x 9.625” Height
This teakwood four-legged horse or deer-like figure is from Java, Indonesia and at least 70 years old. The graying patina has an underlying black lacquer that was stipple painted in white, yellow, brown, and gray-purple. There are touches of red in the joints. The whimsical elongated head has detailed carved eyes, nose, and mouth. The feet have distinct hooves and spur-like protrusions. The hand carved 7 (seven) loosely fitted sections are all original; ...click for details
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Sumatran Shaman Medicine Book, Batak Tribe
Vintage Arts:
Regional Art:
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Southeast Asian:
Pre 1930 item# 728332 (stock#DAB81)
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David Alan Collection
858-481-8044
$1100
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3.375” Height x 3.125” Width x 1.5” Depth
This miniature book unfolds like an accordion and has a wood cover with a braided leather band holding it together. This medicine man’s potion book is traditionally called a pustaha or a (datu) and consists of three main divisions of knowledge; the art of preserving life, the art of destroying life, and the art of fortune-telling. The book tells of the datu’s magic formulas (tabas), oracles, recipes for medicines, and instructions for performing rituals ...click for details
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