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THBTwo 20th C. Papua New Guinea & Borneo Bidayuh Baskets
Lot 16b
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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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Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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Southeast Asia, Borneo, West Kalimantan, Sanggau District, Bidayuh People; Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. 20th century CE. A striking pairing of two finely handwoven 20th century baskets from distinct island traditions. The larger, from Papua New Guinea, is of broad, flaring form with a deep, conical body and an openwork rim that creates a dynamic interplay of light and shadow. The tight, darkened weave bears the patina of age and use, with subtle variations in tone and texture that attest to the artisan's skilled hand and the basket's functional past. The smaller, from the Bidayuh people of Borneo, stands upright in a tall, rectangular form with a square base. The meticulous checker-pattern weaving is accented by vertical red-dyed strips along its seams and a matching red-stained base, details that not only strengthen the structure but also convey cultural aesthetic preferences. Bidayuh baskets of this type were often used for storage or carrying goods, combining utility with quiet elegance. Size of larger: 19" W x 6.4" H (48.3 cm x 16.3 cm)
Together, these baskets capture two distinct indigenous weaving traditions from the Pacific and Southeast Asia, each reflecting its maker's intimate knowledge of local materials and forms honed over generations. Their shared craftsmanship and cultural resonance make them compelling pieces for display or study.
Tall basket was exhibited in 2023, August 4-November 3 in "Looking Again" at Ralph T Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA, acquired in 2010 via descent; ex-private collection of Ralph T. Coe, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA; Bidayuh: acquired in February 1997; ex-James Barker, collected in Indonesia
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#196429Larger has warping to form with areas of loss and breakage. More petite has a few breaks and small losses, as well as indentations. Both have areas of staining. Rich patina throughout.Condition
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