Carved Crowned Faces: Tapel Gebogan Ornament Set
Set of four Tapel Gebogan, wood, each carved in the shape of crowned female face, painted in white, yellow, red, black, green and blue, with wooden stick to attach the ornament to the front of the gebogan offering. One has a painted male face on the rear,…
Java Priestess and Crowned Figure Statues
Possibly Java, pair of standing female figures, wood with traces of red paint, 60 cm and 57.5 cm height. Other Notes: both figures have elongated bodies and limbs, long fingers, and ear plugs (subeng). One figure has a Crown headdress and the other figure…
19th Century Tiger Wood Carving
Figure of a tiger, probably late 19th century, wood carved in the form of a tiger lying down, with holes in the top of the head, and traces of black, red and white highlights, 81 cm length. Other Notes: This is one of a pair of sculptures placed at the…
Moko Kettle Drum from East Indonesia
East Indonesia, Moko, kettle drum, possibly 18th or 19th century, bronze, hourglass shape with four handles, cast in two sections by lost wax method, 55.5 cm height. Related works: hourglass-shaped kettledrum', pre-1940, 55 cm height, accession number…
Indonesian Cotton Plaid Tube Sarong with Ikat Design
Sumbawa, Indonesia, tube sarong in cotton plaid (tembe), supplementary weft weave. Constructed of two woven panels, joined and seamed to form a tube. The large central field is decorated with weft ikat in gold thread with a design of birds and ships. This…
Sarong with Silver Star Motif from Sumbawa, Indonesia
Sumbawa, Indonesia, Sarong, supplementary weft weave. Cotton plaid with silver yarns forming supplementary weft patterns in the form of an eight-pointed star motif and tumpal (triangle) design. The central band has a body of red with repeating…
Moko Kettle Drum from East Indonesia
East Indonesia, Moko, kettle drum, possibly 18th or 19th century, bronze, hourglass shape with four handles, decorated with motifs of kala face and protruding tongue in lozenge shape, 55 cm height. Related works: hourglass-shaped kettledrum', pre-1943, 44…
Batik Sarong with Ship and Sea Creature Motifs
A tube sarong batik, Cirebon, North coast of Java, early 20th century with floral borders and ship motifs and fanciful sea creatures in centre fields, 104 cm x 202 cm. Provenance: NSW Private Collection
Toba Batak Ceremonial Sword (1900)
A Ceremonial Sword, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood, steel, bronze and pigment, 63.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the early 1970s
Terracotta Head from Majapahit Period
Trowulan, East Java, head of a woman, Majapahit period, c14th century, terracotta, 8.5 cm height. Related works: similar to other examples (accession numbers 30-32.1972, 37.1972), collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, gift of Donald…
Bronze Kettle Drum with Animal Motifs from East Indonesia
East Indonesia, Moko, kettle drum, possibly 18th or 19th century, bronze, hourglass shape with four handles, decorated with bird and animal motifs, 33 cm height
Graduated Metal Betel Nut Crushers from Indonesia
A superb collection of ten graduated metal betel nut crushing implements, Indonesia, constructed in ascending order, all on custom stands. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, length 21.5 cm
Metallic Deer Sarong from Sumbawa, Indonesia
Sumbawa, Indonesia, Tube Sarong, supplementary weft weave. Red body decorated with repeating animal figure motif, the central panel is maroon with deer and tumpal (triangle) design in metallic thread, 183 x 123 cm
Sumbawa Salampe: Elongated Black Shoulder Cloth with Geometric Motifs
Sumbawa, Indonesia, shoulder cloth (Salampe), supplementary weft weave. Plain black centre field edged with decorative border. The elongated centre field is edged with small tumpal (triangle) patterns, and small repetitive geometric motifs in the central…
Batak Raja's Bronze Tobacco Pipe with Ancestor Figurine
Batak Raja's large bronze tobacco pipe (Tulpang), Toba Batak, Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, 19th century, one of the finest examples seen in our rooms, a similar example can be found in the collection of the Musee du Quai Branly in Paris. Constructed in…
Indonesian Merchant's Teak & Mother of Pearl Doors
Teak and mother of pearl doors from a Merchant's house in Lombok, Indonesia
Bronze Buddha from Java, 13th century
A bronze Buddha, possibly Java Indonesia 13th century, seated in dhyanasana on a double-lotus base with hands in dharmachakramudra, wearing a sanghati, 33 cm high. Provenance: The collection of Amina & Franco Belgiorno-Nettis AC CBE
Javanese Garnet Gold Ear Ornaments, 14th Century
A pair of Javanese garnet inset gold ear ornaments, Majapahit Empire, circa 14th century, each of delicate construction, set with two shaped garnets. 2.7 cm & 2.9 cm high. 3.5 gm weight
Mentawai Island Ceremonial Paddle
A Ceremonial Paddle, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, (mid-late twentieth century), carved wood, 182 cm long
Indonesian Tampan Pelepai: Ship Cloth of the Dead
Two Indonesian Tampan Pelepai (ship cloth), south Sumatra, 19th century, textile, each depicting a ship of the dead, framed (2), 80 x 70 cm. Provenance: Exotica gallery, spring exhibition, Armadale, c. 1981. The Collection of Janet and Graeme Webb,…
Ancestral Door from Nias Island
A monumental wooden door with ancestral figure carved in relief, Nias Island, North Sumatra Province, Indonesia, on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, 188 x 81 cm
Dark Stone Disk from Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia
A striking dark stone disk, Tanimbar Islands, Tenggarah Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia, on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, diameter 61 cm
Javanese Sultan's Mask, 19th Century
A Javanese mask, 19th century, stamped with insignia of the Sultan of Surakarta verso, showing signs of a heavily faded polychrome decoration to headdress and finely painted features, with custom made stand Provenance: from the private collection of an…
Batak Shaman's Crocodile Rider Totem Horn
A Batak Shaman's buffalo horn, at tip a figure riding a crocodile, totem figure finial with a goat hair tuft on head held by wound cloth, 48 cm high
Batak Chieftain's Staff with Horse and Totem Carvings
A Batak Chieftains staff, the finial a carved horse and rider with feathered headdress, a small carved totem figure and snake to staff, 95 cm hgh
Toba Batak Lute with Carved Wood and Coins
A Lute (hasapi), Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (mid twentieth century), carved wood and coin, 62.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the late 1960s
Java Strait Bronze Cannon with Mounting Peg
Antique Java Strait bronze cannon with mounting peg, 85 cm barrell length
Toraja Pia Pia Figures with Detachable Arms
A pair of Pia Pia figures, Toraja, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, these figures were kept in the house and not placed in the tomb. The arms are detachable and held in place with wooden pegs. On custom mounts. Provenance: Ex. Dr. Hugh Gallagher collection,…
Carved Ivory Kris Handle from Java, Indonesia
A Kris Handle, Java, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved ivory, 6 cm high
Bronze Zodiac Vessel from East Java, 1290
East Java, holy water vessel, with date equivalent to 1290, bronze, depicting zodiac symbols with script, 14.5 cm diameter
Karo Batak Ceremonial Dagger
A Ceremonial Dagger, Karo Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood, steel, bronze and leather, 53.6 cm. Provenance: Saribou Doloq, North Sumatra, A finely carved with a Singha on the handle, 2 larger and 8 smaller standing…
Toba Batak Bullet Holders, Indonesia (1900)
Two Bullet Holders, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood and natural earth pigments, 19.5 cm; 10 cm long (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, circa 1970
Majapahit Clay Head: Typical Expression
A clay head, probably Majapahit Era, Indonesia, Depicted with typical expression, 12.5 cm high including base
Toraja Granary Door with Buffalo Head and Canework Repair
A Granary door, Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia 19th-Early 20th century, an elegant buffalo head and horns dominates the door, a crack on the left has village repair work with strong canework, 72 x 52 x 5 cm
Indonesian Moko Drums (Set of 2)
Two Indonesian Moko drums, the largest 62 cm high, 47 cm diameter (2)
Toraja Double Swords
Two Swords, Toraja, South Sulawesi Highlands, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood, steel, hessian and rattan, 65 cm; 69.3 cm long (2). Provenance: Purchased in the field by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1970s
Toba Batak Ceremonial Sword
A Ceremonial Sword, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (late nineteenth century), carved wood, steel, ivory and rattan, 65.7 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the late 1970s
Tanimbar Rice House Steps with Squatting Figure
A monumental set of rice house steps in hard wood with prominent squatting figure to apex, Tanimbar Islands, Maluku, Indonesia. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 240 cm
Javanese Loro Blonyo Figures - 19th Century
A pair of Javanese Loro Blonyo figures, 19th century, wood carved male and female figures, polished wood and with painted features, showing some wear with age as some of the skirts have chipped away on both figures. Loro Blonyo is a miniature of…
Madurese Ivory Kris Hilt with Winged Horse Design
An ivory Madurese Krishilt, Madura, Indonesia, 19th century. 8.7 cm high, including stand 14 cm high. The design of this intricately carved ivory hit is known as the donoriko, characterised by a massive upper section, the so-called head, which is rounded…
Tanimbar Sun God Pendant with Bead Chain
A Saletan sun God pendant with bead chain, Tanimbar Island group, Maluku, Tenggarah Regency, Maluku Province, Indonesia, on custom metal stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, 13 x 9 cm
Cracked Male Nude Figure from Indonesia
A standing male nude figure, Indonesia, mid 20th century, Condition, Some cracks and unable to stand without support, height 122 cm
Indonesian Fertility Figure, Carved Wood (mid 20th century)
A Fertility Figure, Pomatsj River, West Irian Jaya, Indonesia, (mid twentieth century), carved wood, 85.5 cm long. Provenance: Professor Haryono, Surabaya, Gift from the above 1977
Toba Batak Bullet Holder
A Bullet Holder, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood, steel chain and natural earth pigments, 22.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, circa 1970
Indonesian Wooden Ancestor Figure with Conical Hat
A wooden Anna Deo ancestor figure, Flores, Indonesia, with striking conical hat & deep dark patina. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 73 cm
Stylised Bird Carved Rice Loft Door on Steel Stand
A wooden rice loft door with stylised birds carved in high relief, Indonesia, on solid steel custom stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, 166 x 43 cm
Ebonised Nias Stool from Indonesia
A Nias stool, Nias Island, Indonesia. Mid 20th c. Carved from a single log of wood with a natural ebonised finish. A circular seat with four curved legs on a circular base. Height 40 cm, depth 28 cm
Signed Kain Panjian Hand-Painted Batik from Pekalongan, Java
A rare example of signed Kain panjian hand painted or tulis batik, Pekalongan on North coast of Java, mid 20th century signed Eliza van Zuylen, decorated with classical floral patterns and insects on a pale green ground, 106 cm x 204 cm. Provenance: NSW…
Carved Wooden Container from Samarinda, Indonesia
A Container, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, (mid twentieth century), carved wood and rattan, 26.7 cm high
Karo Batak Ceremonial Swords
Three Ceremonial Swords, Karo Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood, steel, bronze and silver, 54 cm; 65.6 cm; 39 cm long (3). Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1970s
Indonesian Carved Sword with Rattan Handle
A Sword, Palu Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood, steel and rattan, 77.2 cm long. Provenance: Private Collection, Makassar, (Ujung Pandang). Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the late 1970s
Indonesian Ancestor Figures with Dutch-Colored Sarongs and Coins
A pair of Indonesian ancestor figures, circa first half 20th century, the figures carved from wood in the round as male and female protective couple, probably the founding couple of a clan or village, decorated with a sarong of woven cotton in Dutch…
Bronze Shiva Figure from Indonesia
A bronze figure of Shiva, Indonesia, on custom stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 24.5 cm
Indonesian Betel Nut Crushers with Bone Mortars
A set of six finely carved betel nut crushers with bone mortars, Indonesia, all on custom steel stands. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 19-24 cm
Sumatran Batak Ancestor Rider Stopper
An elaborate Sumatran Batak stopper, ancestor rider on a goat with his Son facing him, plaited vegetable fibre headgear topped by cockerel feathers, 33 cm high
Early Dyak Tuntuns from Borneo, Indonesia
A set of four early Dyak tuntuns, Borneo, Indonesia. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 55-81 cm
Javanese Wooden Bird Case, 20th Century
A ornately carved wooden bird case, Javanese, 20th century, 92c high 48 cm wide
Dyak Pubic Cover on Steel Stand
A fine Dyak metallic/bronze pubic cover, Indonesia, on custom steel stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, 17 x 17 cm
Betun Carved Wood and Horn Spoons
Four Spoons (sendok), Betun, West Timor, Indonesia, (early-mid twentieth century), carved wood and horn, 11.1 cm; 13.2 cm; 19.4; 10.4 cm long (4)
Batak Shaman's Naga Marsarang Medicine Horn on Stand
Batak Shamans medicine horn 'Naga Marsarang.', on custom stand. Length 43 cm
Indonesian Batak Medicine Jar with Calendar and Carvings
Indonesian Batak medicine jar calendar. Carved bone central section with auspicious calendar inscribed. Well carved figural stopper and foot. Height 35 cm
Indonesian Ivory Hilt Javanese Keris
Indonesian keris with ivory hilt. Javanese keris with 7 luk pamor blade. The ivory hilt and sampir, both with fine floral carved decoration. Nb: export restrictions. Length 43 cm
Javanese Bronze Ancestral Figures from Korda & Pearson Collection
A pair of Javanese bronze ancestral figures, Indonesia. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 37-38 cm
West Timor Cotton Ikat Sarong, Mid-20th Century
West Timor, Indonesia, cotton ikat sarong with weft and supplementary weft geometric pattern decoration, mid-20th century, 63 x 145 cm
Lombok Spinning Tops on Colorful Pedestals
A pair of vintage Lombok Indonesian spinning tops, seated on black pedestals, with hand-painted concentric colourful circles on wood and metal spindle.mm, depth 23 cm
Indonesian Batik Cloths by Tjandra Kiran
Two Indonesian pictorial Batik cloths by Tjandra Kiran, 20th century, the larger cloth depicting scenes from the Ramayana, the smaller depicting a demon from the Ramayana surrounded by followers. The smaller cloth with a mark reading 'Tjandra Kiran,…
Vintage Lombok Indonesian Hand-Painted Spinning Tops on Pedestals
A pair of vintage Lombok Indonesian spinning tops, seated on black pedestals, with hand-painted concentric colourful circles on wood, distressed patina, metal spindle, depth 23 cm
Toraja Highlands Covered Vessel
A Covered Vessel, Toraja Highlands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood and rattan, 27.8 cm high. Provenance: Dr Agus Sopacua, Makassar, (Ujung Pandang), Gift from the above 1970s
Intricate Karo Batak Ritual Staff
An early intricately carved wooden ritual staff, Tunggal Panaluan, Karo Batak people, North Sumatra, carved wood decorated with fibre & hair, stand not included. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 190 cm
Sumba Island Ikat Weaving with Scorpion and Figure
A Ikat Weaving from Sumba Island, Indonesia 20th century, scorpion and stylised figure and supplementary weave on each side, 340 x 130 cm
Javanese Metal Ganesh Figure, Early 20th Century
Metal figure of Ganesh, probably Javanese, early 20th century, the elephant god seated on a round cushion over a stepped square base, with round mandorla back, height 23 cm
Indonesian Batak Carved Antler Container
Indonesian carved antler and wood batak container, 27 cm high
Indonesian Wood Garuda Statue, Mid 20th Century
An Indonesian carved wood Garuda statue mid 20th century, height 57 cm
Batak Standing Figure from North Sumatra
Batak figure, a standing figure, with cylindrical legs, shoulders and arms pushed forward across the lower torso. Dark patina. North Sumatra, Indonesia. Height 16.8 cm. Width 3.8 cm
Engraved Dyak Feast Platter with Traditional Motifs
A large engraved wooden Dyak feast platter, Borneo, Indonesia, showing traditional motifs including a frog & a warrior. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, diameter 49 cm
Batak Magic Staff from Lake Toba, Sumatra
Magic staff, Batak people, Lake Toba, Sumatra. Bamboo carving with feathers & cotton thread, dark patina, 19th century.from the collection of Dr P Elliot (1927- 2014). Height 77 cm. Collection Dr John Raven, Perth.
Kalabubu Coconut Necklaces: Symbols of Nias Warrior Triumph
A pair of Kalabubu coconut necklaces, tapering shape, slices of coconut shell fitted around internal brass frame, polished and dyed black. Prestigious symbol of strength and warfare triumph, this torc used to be worn by the warriors of the people of Nias…
Dayak Bahau Hand Carved Ceremonial Mask on Stand
An Indonesian Dayak Bahau hand carved ceremonial mask, the mask hand crafted from wood, with fiber and polychrome pigments, housed on stand, 56 cm high on stand
Indonesian Wood Masks (20th Century)
Four Ceremonial Masks, Indonesia (twentieth century), carved wood and pigments, 22 cm; 20 cm; 21 cm; 23 cm high (4)
Sulawesi Panels: Finely Carved and Painted
A pair of finely carved and painted Sulawesi panels, Indonesian, early 20th century 106m high, 32 cm wide
Indonesian Sandstone Sculpture: Man, Woman and Half-Horse
A sandstone sculpture, 19th century, possibly Indonesian, the simple and stylised image of a man and a woman riding a half horse figure, with a partly carved out central section indicating that the piece was formerly mounted on another structure; now upon…
Wayang Reverse Glass Painting
Indonesian school reverse painting on glass. Depicting wayang figures, 37 x 63 cm
Javanese Pedang Lurus Sword with Watered Pamor Blade
19th century Javanese Pedang Lurus sword. Watered pamor blade with well carved scrolling floral decoration and demonic face. Polished wooden hilt with bronze mounts, later scabbard with embossed decoration. Length 70 cm
Sumatran Incised Lute from Hugh Gallagher Collection
A profusely incised lute, Sumatra, Indonesia, good condition, signs of wear with minor chips and splits from age and use. Provenance: The Hugh Gallagher Collection, 71 x 10 x 10 cm
Batak Bronze Seahorse Vessel with Human Figures
Bronze Seahorse shaped vessel, Naga Morsarang, Toba Batak people of Sumatra, the zoomorphic deity with human figures on the back was used for magical potions, the hollow horn shape incised with foliate designs, good patina on a plexiglass stand.…
Polychrome Mythical Animals from Indonesia, Circa 1920
A pair of decorative polychrome painted mythical animals, Indonesian circa 1920 or earlier. Provenance: from the collection of Joy Warren Canberra, height 80 cm
Dyak Ancestral Calendar with Figure
A wooden Dyak calendar surmounted by an ancestral figure, Borneo, Indonesia, on custom stand. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 43 cm
Stylised Horned Bronze Bull from Indonesia
An unusual form bronze bull with stylised horns, Indonesia. Provenance: The Andrew Korda & Susan Pearson collection, height 26 cm L 30 cm
Mollo Village Mask
A Mask, Mollo Village, North Timor, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood with hair, 21 cm high
Toraja Rice Spoons
Six Rice Spoons, Toraja Highlands, Sulawesi, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood, 13.2 cm; 14. 5 cm; 12.4 cm;, 14.5 cm; 15.1 cm; 15.3 cm long (6)
Indonesian Metal-Threaded Tapis Cloth, Late 19th-early 20th Century
Indonesian Lampung embroidered Tapis cloth, with metal thread. Late 19th-early 20th century. 105 x 1 35 cm
An Indonesian Aceh Rencong, c1880, of traditional curved shape, hardwood sheath and handle with gilt metal bindings. Bone chappe and neck. Iron blade with inlaid gold Islamic text, length 35.5 cm
Toba Batak Medicine Horn
A Medicine Horn, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (mid twentieth century), carved wood and horn, 28.5 cm long
Indonesian Batic Hornbill Ear Pendant, 1900-1925
An Indonesian Batic horn bill ear pendant, circa 1900-1925, 8 cm width
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