Sold2022A Fine Tana Toraja Long House ModelA very fine antique model of a longhouse or "Tongkonan" from Sulawesi island, Indonesia, which is a traditional Torajan ancestral house. The Tongkonan stand high on wooden piles, topped with a layeredSee Sold Price
Sold20232 Torajan Head Ornaments, "sanggori"2 Kopfornamente, "sanggori" Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Kupfer, Kupferlegierung. H 20 - 22,5 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020),See Sold Price
Sold20203 Torajan Spoons3 Löffel Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 13 - 15 cm. Provenienz: - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Basel. CHF 150 / 300 EUR 129 / 258See Sold Price
Sold20203 Torajan Spoons3 Löffel Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesien Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. L 13,5 - 14,5 cm. Provenienz: - Peter und Veena Schnell, Zürich. - Galerie Walu, Basel. CHF 150 / 300 EUR 129 / 258See Sold Price
Sold2023A Torajan Terracotta FigureFigur Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 18,5 cm. Provenienz: - Josef Bortis, Riehen (2019). - Christian Zingg (1956-2023), La Chaux-de-Fonds. Huldigung an ChristianSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Torajan Rice Cup, "dulong"Reisbecher, "dulong" Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 22 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), Genf. Gérald Minkoff und MurSee Sold Price
Sold201819TH CENTURY AFRICAN DOGON TRIBE HUNTERS TUNICDogon Tribal vest from the African region of Mali. This hand sewn cloth shirt was worn by an hunter and is covered in trophy horns, tassels, bones and cowrie shells. This garment was used to protect hSee Sold Price
Sold2023Indonesia, Sulawesi, Torajan people, Ikat Cotton TextileIndonesia, Sulawesi, Torajan people, ikat cotton textile, 68"l X 48"w Provenance: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould , New YorkSee Sold Price
Sold2024Sulawesi Sanggori Tribal Brass Head Ornament w/Museum Plinth StandCa. late 19thC. Sulawesi brass head ornament or "Sanggori" on stand. Traditionally worn by Toraja warriors, apparently the shine of a well-polished Sanggori was strong enough to blind the enemy and exSee Sold Price
Sold2017Indonesian Sulawesi warriors vest. 20th centuryA Sulawesi warrior vest. Greater Sunda islands, Indonesia, Sulawesi. 20th century.Provenance: Collection of John WoodhallCondition: The absence of a condition statement does not denote that the lot isSee Sold Price
Sold2023A polychromed wood and bamboo model of a Torajan spirit houseA polychromed wood and bamboo model of a Torajan spirit house20th century; Torajan Peoples, Sulawesi, IndonesiaAppears unmarkedThe model traditional house of the Torajan Peoples with a dramatic, saddlSee Sold Price
Sold2017Sulawesi Seko mandi Warp Ikat ShawlThis is a vintage to antique example of Tribal made ikat from Sulawesi island, Indonesia. This is a "Seko mandi" warp ikat with geometric designs, sometimes associated with funeral rites. Measures 66See Sold Price
Sold2022Indonesian Armor VestAn Indonesian armor vest from the island of Sulawesi used in ritual ceremonies, and made of seeds, horn, and leather, resting on a wrought iron stand. 61in tall x 20-1/2in wide.See Sold Price
Sold2022A Rare Torajah Tomb DoorA rare early to mid-1900s Sa’dan Toraja peoples carved wooden door with Buffalo motif, South Sulawesi, Indonesia.This door provided passage between two rooms in a Toraja lineage house (tongkonaSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Toraja Door with a Waterbuffalo OrnamentTür mit Wasserbüffelkopf-Relief Toraja, Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Holz. H 59 cm. B 53 cm. Provenienz: Gérald Minkoff (1937-2009) und Muriel Olesen (1948-2020), GenSee Sold Price
Sold2021A Very fine Yoruba beaded tunicWest African, Nigeria. Yoruba beaded tunic / vest made of glass beads and cotton and depicting figures, snakes, geometric motifs, and animals. Traditionally worn on ceremonial occasions by priests dedSee Sold Price
Sold2024Rare Tana Torajah Sacred Mawa TextileThe Toraja people of central Sulawesi value as sacred the cloths called mawa, which are stored as family treasures and brought out when needed to sanctify important rituals. This is a rare 19th centurSee Sold Price
Sold2020A Rare Old Tana Torajah Tomb Door, IndonesiaA rare late 19th century Shrine Door from the Tana Torajah peoples of Sulawesi island, Indonesia.Traditionally such doors were once used to protect large shrines or even tombs that were carved into thSee Sold Price
Sold202119th century Torajah Spoon Ex Jan Baum Los Angeles 1988A very fine old carved wooden spoon or ladle with fish tail like handle and a well worn surface patina suggesting ritual use. Torajah peoples, Sulawesi ( Celebes) Island, Indonesia. The Spoon measuresSee Sold Price
Sold2023An Indonesian Water Vessel, "kendi"Wassergefäss, "kendi" Indonesien, Sulawesi Ohne Sockel / without base Terrakotta. H 12 cm. Ø 12 cm. Provenienz: - Josef Bortis, Riehen (2019). - Christian Zingg (1956-2023), La Chaux-de-FondSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique Kris Knife Handle from Sulawesi Ex Coyotes PawA very fine Old stylized kris knife handle from Sulawesi Island, Indonesia. Carved wood with a wonderful deep well handled surface patina and an elegant form. Custom mounted, the handle measures 3 incSee Sold Price
Sold2023A Fon Magic Fetish Horn Ex Simmons collectionA ritual implement made from an animal horn and embellished with a carved wooden spirit idol bound to the horn with textiles and natural fibers, beads, bones and organic material , covered in blood saSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Dayak Beaded Baby CarrierA finely woven basketry carrier with ornate beaded panel and embellished with beads, shells and animal bones. Such back packs were used to carry small children through the jungle, the ornate beaded deSee Sold Price
Sold2020Antique Shaman's Basket with Bulul Rice God IdolsA Rare antique shaman or diviner's basket complete fitted lid, as well as two wooden idols and also some bones and other animal remains. Such a basket was part of a diviners kit and used in ceremonialSee Sold Price