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Circa 1970, Ive personally clean and polish them. Left window panel: Height x width: 99 x 54 cm / 39 x 21.3 inches Motif: Crocodile.In Kalimantan these reptiles are sacred to the Dayaks, sometimes worshipped, motifs of crocodile are wide spread in the Dayak culture, notably the Confronting Crocodile in ritual Pua Kumbu and Ikat Bidang textile, also seen in gongs, cannons, Lengguai and brass kettles. Center wondow panel: Height x width: 97 x 48 cm / 38.2 x 18.9 inches Motif: Nias, also another island from Indonesia, where statues are a representation of kings and noble tribesman. Right window panel: Height: 92 x 47 / 36.2 x 18.5 inches Motif: Toraja sacrificial Buffalo.
Regional & Ethnic Antiques
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