Carved Panel from a Traditional House - Toraja - Indonesia (No Reserve Price)
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Estimate € 200 - € 240
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A carved wooden Toraja panel from a traditional Tongkonan house in Indonesia, mid-20th century, in good condition, from a private collection, measuring 58 × 32 × 1.5 cm (64 cm on the stand) and mounted on a custom metal stand.
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MEASUREMENTS: cm 58 x 32 x 1.5 (inches 22.8" x 12.6" x 0.6") Heigh on stand: cm 64 (inches 25.2")
Authentic carved wooden panel from a traditional Toraja house (Tongkonan). The piece displays classic pa’ssura motifs—abstracted curvilinear patterns associated with prosperity and ancestral protection.
While original pigments have largely faded, the surface shows age-appropriate erosion and minor losses at the lower edge, all consistent with long-term architectural use. The panel remains structurally solid.
Mounted on a custom metal stand, it presents as a striking sculptural object.
Seller's Story
I am a passionate collectionist of tribal art that collects pieces from all over the world, with a special fondness for the artifacts from Indonesia, and in particular the island of Timor, with which I have a special bond and in which it has developed my passion for this wonderful art.
We mostly feature masks, statues, items and tools that were commonplace within the daily habits of the people who crafted them.
Another field that I am passionated about is the art of the Native American people, thanks to my net of contacts with important collectors I can feature a wide range of high level pieces that I have on consignment.
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MEASUREMENTS: cm 58 x 32 x 1.5 (inches 22.8" x 12.6" x 0.6") Heigh on stand: cm 64 (inches 25.2")
Authentic carved wooden panel from a traditional Toraja house (Tongkonan). The piece displays classic pa’ssura motifs—abstracted curvilinear patterns associated with prosperity and ancestral protection.
While original pigments have largely faded, the surface shows age-appropriate erosion and minor losses at the lower edge, all consistent with long-term architectural use. The panel remains structurally solid.
Mounted on a custom metal stand, it presents as a striking sculptural object.
Seller's Story
I am a passionate collectionist of tribal art that collects pieces from all over the world, with a special fondness for the artifacts from Indonesia, and in particular the island of Timor, with which I have a special bond and in which it has developed my passion for this wonderful art.
We mostly feature masks, statues, items and tools that were commonplace within the daily habits of the people who crafted them.
Another field that I am passionated about is the art of the Native American people, thanks to my net of contacts with important collectors I can feature a wide range of high level pieces that I have on consignment.
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Ethnic group/ culture
Toraja
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Mid 20th century
Material
Wood
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Carved Panel from a Traditional House
Height
58 cm
Width
33 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Provenance
Private collection
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