Lot Essay
Such ornaments were worn in the turban of a man of rank. After his death, it was attached to a wooden funerary figurine carved in the image of the deceased. (Butor, M., Adornment, London, 1994, p.234)
SANGGORI, LAKE POSE AND BADA AREA
Details
A TORAJA BRASS HEAD ORNAMENT
Sanggori, Lake Pose and Bada area
Cast as a snake, of flat spiral form with four ridges cast on each side, the central point with two pierced lugs
23.5cm. wide
Sanggori, Lake Pose and Bada area
Cast as a snake, of flat spiral form with four ridges cast on each side, the central point with two pierced lugs
23.5cm. wide
Special notice
Import VAT applies; the total amount payable is 127.5% of the hammer price.