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THBTrio of 20th C. Indonesian Wood Masks of Bontoc People
Lot 48k
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
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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, ca. mid 20th century CE. Three intriguing wooden masks, all of relatively petite scale and arranged in descending size order of a custom stand. Each visage was carved from a single piece of wood to represent abstract interpretations of the Bontoc peoples who live on the banks of the Chico River in the Central Mountain Province on the island of Luzon. In years past, the Bontoc people practiced head-hunting and decorated their bodies with distinctive tattoos. The first two are of a very similar form with high foreheads, openwork almond-shaped eyes accentuated by heavy lids, relatively naturalistic noses, incised smiles, jowl lines, and pointy ears. The third and smallest of the trio presents closed eyes with long incised lashes, a petite nose, an openwork scowling mouth, and large pointy ears. This maskette is also perforated at the top for suspension. A wonderful ensemble from Indonesia. Size: largest measures 4.875" H (12.4 cm); 7.375" H (18.7 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#133451All display expected surface wear commensurate with age and wonderful warm caramel-hued patina. The smallest is perforated at the top for suspension or attachment. Old collection labels on versos, all numbered "175".Condition
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