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THB19th C. Paiwan Wood Shaman Box w/ Female Figure
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Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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LiveJun 15, 2023
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- Lot Description
East Asia, Taiwan, Paiwan culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden shaman box depicting several stylized figures on the sides and lid. Atop the lid is a large female figure in prostrate position with an elaborate headdress, and on each end is a petite maskette. The hinged lid opens smoothly, and the interior would have contained items used in shamanic ceremonies. Size: 5.2" L x 12.5" W x 4.25" H (13.2 cm x 31.8 cm x 10.8 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 2000 to 2010
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#178653Condition
Minor abrasions and nicks to wood, otherwise intact and very good. Hinges are slightly loose but still function. Nice patina and surface smoothness. Previous inventory label beneath base.
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