Sale 2371
Amsterdam
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12 May 1998
Price realised
NLG 4,036
Estimate
a nias stone seat fragment The rectangular base with a carved ornament, the upper-section shaped as a fantastic animal head with human face, circular-shaped eyes, long pointed nose, slit mouth, wheathered surface, mounted 68 cm high
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Literature
Gronert, W. (ed.), Nias, Tribal Treasure, Cosmic reflections in stone, wood and gold, Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara, Delft 1990, p. 193, no. 8
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