**Originally Listed At $200**
Southeast Asia, Borneo, Ngaju Dayak, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A charming hand carved wood nude female charm figure, her delicate visage with closed eyes and mouth as if in a prayerful state or trance framed by a long coiffure that cascades down her back, her pose with arms wrapped around her upraised knees. Perforation at lower end for attachment or suspension. A lovely ancestral figure that had developed a lustrous patina! Size: 0.75" W x 3" H (1.9 cm x 7.6 cm); 3.25" H (8.3 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: ex- private collection of Ami Brown. Mr. Brown was the owner of the Coca Cola franchise in Israel and amassed a huge and very fine collection of Indonesian Kris's as well as other ethnographic and tribal arts. His collection numbered more than 3000 pieces with many on display during his life in the Ein Harod Museum of Art.
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we will no longer ship PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
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Condition
Abrasion to right eye and elbow. Surface wear and nicks commensurate with age. Lovely smooth patina!