Lot no. 75
BATAK, Lake Toba, Sumatra, Indonesia.
Magnificent old bullet case made from water buffalo horn with a deep, shiny black patina. The lower part was used to store bullets and the upper part is skilfully carved with a man's face in the shape of a heart, the chin pointing up towards the mouth.
Early 20th century.
Height: 17.5 cm.
Literature: See pages 54/55 "ARTS PRIMITIFS DE L'ASIE DU SUD-EST", (Assam, Sumatra, Borneo, Philippines), Alain Schoffel collection. Alain and Françoise, publishers.
Provenance: Former Dutch collection.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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