An ancient salawaku dance shield carved in facets and decorated with inlays.

Moluccan Archipelago, Indonesia

Wood, fragments of earthenware, mother-of-pearl and shells, an old collection label written in pen 792, wear, beautiful oxidation of age, patina of use and encaustic

H. 75,5 cm



Provenance :

Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Live Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 173

An ancient salawaku dance shield carved in facets and decorated with inlays. Moluccan Archipelago, Indonesia Wood, fragments of earthenware, mother-of-pearl and shells, an old collection label written in pen 792, wear, beautiful oxidation of age, patina of use and encaustic H. 75,5 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.

Estimate
€200 - €250
Result
€3,200
Buyer's premium
28%
An ancient salawaku dance shield carved in facets and decorated with inlays. Moluccan Archipelago, Indonesia Wood, fragments of earthenware, mother-of-pearl and shells, an old collection label written in pen 792, wear, beautiful oxidation of age, patina of use and encaustic H. 75,5 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.
Sale Thursday 1 June 2023・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
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