Sumba Marapu King Antler Figure
Indonesian Sumba carved antler figure. Marapu ceremonial King. Early 20c. Family heirloom. Height 13.5 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
Indonesian Gilt Carved Door Lintel of Ceremonial Scene
An Indonesian carved door lintel with gilt highlights depicting ceremonial scene 190 x 40 cm
Sulawesi Panels: Finely Carved and Painted
A pair of finely carved and painted Sulawesi panels, Indonesian, early 20th century 106m high, 32 cm wide
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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
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
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
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…
Old Man and His Chicken
Indonesian School (c. 1960), Old man kissing a Chicken, oil on canvas, signed lower right, indistinct 43 cm x 51 cm
Teak Coffee Table with Drawer - 140x73cm
An Indonesian teak coffee table with single drawer 140 cm x 73 cm
Pierced Indonesian Panel with Dancing Figures
A pierced & carved Indonesian panel with multiple dancing figures. Height 25 cm. Width 156 cm
Indonesian Garuda Mask with Polychrome and Gilt Decoration
Indonesian painted Garuda mask. In 3 sections. Polychrome & gilt decoration. Height 87 cm
Indonesian Cotton Cloth with Striped Motif
Older woven Indonesian cloth. Heavy cotton with diamond & triangle striped motif. 265 x 140 cm
Tang water jar from Tuban shipwreck
An early Tang water jar c.1618 - 906. Found on a shipwreck Tuban Indonesia. Height 30 cm
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…
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
Indonesian Zoomorphic Wooden Figures
Pair wooden Zoomorphic figures, probably Indonesian islands origin. Height 30 cm (average)
Sumatran Batak Ancestor Mask with Carved Teeth and Hair
A Sumatran Batak ancestor mask, with carved teeth, typical regional carved ears, a tuft of horse hair on head, 30.5 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
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
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
Batak Lizard Crest Decoration
An antique Batak house decoration, a stylised lizard, a small human figure in mouth, a crest on its head, 94 cm total length
Javanese Totem Panel with Remnant Carving
A Javanese totem/adzed timber panel from the early nineteenth century with remnant carving 177 cm high, 20 cm wide, 5 cm deep
Indonesian Floral and Fruit Silver Salver
An Indonesian silver salver, round, silver centre to a pierced floral and fruit border. Diameter 26 cm.
Colorful Indonesian Cock Fighting Spurs in Decorative Case
Indonesian cock fighting spurs in coloured carved decorative case, approx 19 cm long, 6 cm wide
Indonesian carved spurs for cock fighting
Indonesian cock fighting spurs in carved wooden case, approx 21 cm long, 6 cm wide
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…
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…
Javanese Puppet Show Lamp
A Javanese puppet show lamp, 19th century / early 20th century, of wood with polychrome paint, the open work panel depicting mythical creature atop a circular pot holder with bronze pot insert Provenance: from the private collection of an Australian…
Indonesian 20th Century Carved Face
Indonesian carving face 20th century H.25.5 cm x W. 16.5 cm approx
Green and Pink Indonesian Silk with Silver Thread
Indonesian silk fabric 19th century green and pink with silver thread
Indonesian Beauty: Early 20th Century Portrait
An early 20th century framed portrait of an Indonesian beauty, approx 73 cm x 54 cm
Timor Fertility Ancestor: Pregnant Nude Figure
An old Timor female fertility ancestor figure, East Timor, Indonesia; this curvaceous nude female ancestor figure standing with her hands resting together on her swollen pregnant belly. Carved from hardwood, with a patina of age and use. 76 cm
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…
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
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
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
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
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
Carved Ivory Kris Handle from Java, Indonesia
A Kris Handle, Java, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved ivory, 6 cm high
Toba Batak Bullet Holders, 1900
Two Bullet Holders, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood and natural earth pigments, 15.5 cm; 17.7 cm long (2). Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, circa 1970
Toba Batak Bullet Holder
A Bullet Holder, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (early-mid twentieth century), carved wood and natural earth pigments, 24 cm long
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
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
Carved Wooden Container from Samarinda, Indonesia
A Container, Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, (mid twentieth century), carved wood and rattan, 26.7 cm high
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
Sumba Carved Wood Purse
A Purse, Sumba, Indonesia, (early-mid twentieth century), carved wood, 10.7 cm high. Provenance: James R. Lawson. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 2000
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)
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)
Mentawai Island Ceremonial Paddle
A Ceremonial Paddle, Mentawai Islands, Indonesia, (mid-late twentieth century), carved wood, 182 cm long
Toba Batak Medicine Horn
A Medicine Horn, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (mid twentieth century), carved wood and horn, 28.5 cm long
Toraja Bowl, Carved Wood, Indonesia, Early 20th Century
A Bowl (dulong), Toraja Highlands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood, 17.3 cm high. Provenance: Dr Arifuddin, Makassar (Ujung Pandang). Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the early 1970s
Toraja Highlands Bowl
A Bowl (dulong), Toraja Highlands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood and rope, 17.3 cm high. Provenance: Dr Agus Sopacua, Makassar (Ujung Pandang). Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the early 1970s
Toraja Carved Wood Serving Dish
A Serving Dish, Toraja Highlands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, (early-mid twentieth century), carved wood, 39.7 cm long. Provenance: Dr Agus Sopacua, Makassar (Ujing Pandang), Gift from the above 1970s
Toraja Carved Wood Serving Dish and Spoon
A Serving Dish and Spoon, Toraja Highlands, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, (early-mid twentieth century), carved wood, 31.6 cm; 21.7 cm long (2)
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 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
Toba Batak Calendars: Carved Wood and Bone
Three Calendars, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood and bone, 8.9 cm; 13.1 cm; 8.9 cm long (3). Provenance: Private Collection, Medan. Acquired from above by Dr Peter Elliott, in the 1970s
Toba Batak Carved Wood Containers (1900)
Two Covered Containers, Toba Batak, North Sumatra, Indonesia, (circa 1900), carved wood, 10.5 cm; 9.7 cm high (2)
Mollo Village Mask
A Mask, Mollo Village, North Timor, Indonesia, (early twentieth century), carved wood with hair, 21 cm high
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)
Indonesian Hardwood Carved Stand, 20th Century
An Indonesian carved hard wood stand, 20th century, 14 cm high, 16.5 cm diameter
Indonesian Carved Ceremonial Mask - Mid 20th Century
An Indonesian carved ceremonial mask, mid 20th century, 38 cm high
Indonesian Wooden Carved Male and Female Figures
A pair of Indonesian carved wooden male and female figures, 20th century, the tallest 55.5 cm (2)
Indonesian Wooden Coconut Shredding Stool
An Indonesian carved wooden coconut shredding stool, 20th century, 37 cm high, 60 cm wide
Indonesian Sumatran Female Ancestor Figure, Late 19th/20th Century
An Indonesian northern Sumatran female ancestor figure, possibly late 19th/20th century, 97 cm high
Indonesian ceramic figure and wooden animal
An Indonesian southern Sulawesi ceramic figure and a carved wooden animal, 23.5 cm high (2)
Indonesian Carved Wood Staff, 20th Century
An Indonesian carved wood staff, 20th century, 194 cm high
Indonesian West Sumba Ceremonial Drum
An Indonesian West Sumba ceremonial drum, 20th century, 71 cm high
Indonesian Moko Drums (Set of 2)
Two Indonesian Moko drums, the largest 62 cm high, 47 cm diameter (2)
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
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…
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