Two ceremonial spears, South India, Kerala, 19th century Cylindrical wooden handle with painted alternating black and red sections separated by colored geometric friezes. Steel blade with scalloped cut and cylindrical tip marked with three rings. Height : 214 and 212 cm Wear, missing polychromy, rusty blades, twisted sides. 2 Ceremonial Spears, South India, Kerala, 19th century
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Two ceremonial spears, South India, Kerala, 19th century Cylindrical wooden handle with painted alternating black and red sections separated by colored geometric friezes. Steel blade with scalloped cut and cylindrical tip marked with three rings. Height : 214 and 212 cm Wear, missing polychromy, rusty blades, twisted sides. 2 Ceremonial Spears, South India, Kerala, 19th century

Estimate
€300 - €400
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Not sold
Buyer's premium
28%
Two ceremonial spears, South India, Kerala, 19th century Cylindrical wooden handle with painted alternating black and red sections separated by colored geometric friezes. Steel blade with scalloped cut and cylindrical tip marked with three rings. Height : 214 and 212 cm Wear, missing polychromy, rusty blades, twisted sides. 2 Ceremonial Spears, South India, Kerala, 19th century
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ARCHAEOLOGY, ORIENTALISM AND ART OF ISLAM AND INDIA
Friday 10 March 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 1 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris