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THB20th C. Indonesian Bronze Moko Drum
Lot 76
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
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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Indonesia, Alors Island, early to mid 20th century. An hourglass-shaped bronze drum known as a moko drum, decorated with expressive faces and pierced handles placed equidistantly around the body. The faces present spiraled eyes (those belonging to the faces on the lower section are also encircled by raised bosses for an even more dramatic effect) topped by an arched unibrow, a protruding nose,and open mouth, and very large, possibly zoomorphic ears. The handles as well as the field of the vessel are decorated with bands of intricate patterns such as spiraled S-curves, rope motifs, and running diamonds perhaps inspired by woven textile patterns. The top of the drum is enclosed with a disk of sheet bronze to serve as the tympanum, while the bottom is open. Mokos are still used today for ritual celebrations and as part of the marriage exchange on the island of Alor in the Indonesian archipelago. Traditionally a groom would give a moko to his wife's family as part of a dowry - and there is an endearing saying in Alor, "No moko, no marriage!" Size: 15" W x 18.75" H (38.1 cm x 47.6 cm)
Moko drums were created in East Java from the late 19th century and were used on the Indonesian island of Alor as marriage gift exchanges and also traded for agricultural produce. On occasion, mokos were used as musical instruments for significant events. Older mokos are coveted and thought to house ancestral spirits. Find illustrations of moko drums in (Taylor & Aragon, 1991, p. 218) and Meulenbeld et al (1988, p. 204).
Provenance: ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, 2018
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#150955Slight deformation of form, notably around the edges of the upper part, and in one spot on the foot, presumably the result of use. A few tiny tears are in the drum surface, but otherwise it is in very nice condition with rich patina and well preserved motifs.Condition
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