Lot #9010 - Ten Superb Old Dayak Medicine Stopper Amulets, Borneo, Most 19th Century
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic African & Asian Art
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Sale Date:05 Dec 2022 ~ 6pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:9010
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Lot Description:Ten Superb Old Dayak Medicine Stopper Amulets, Borneo, Most 19th Century
H 6 - 14 cm -
Provenance:The Todd Barlin Collection of Dayak & Oceanic Art
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Notes:Medicine Stoppers are from the top of bamboo containers that held botanical medicine used in healing by ritual experts, not only are they a stopper but also function as part of the healing rituals as powerful amulets that also are passed down through generation. Dayak Medicine Stoppers are some of the most beautiful small-scale artworks made by the Dayak people.
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Estimate:A$1,500 - 2,500
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Realised Price:$0.00
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Category:Tribal
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