Important RICE CUTTER Dulong

Culture Toraja, Celebes Island (Sulawesi), Indonesia

End of the 19th century

Wood and bone

H.: 41.5; Diam. : 24cm

(old accident)

Monoxyl cup with orange patina on a pedestal, with a large buffalo bone ring on the middle part – this animal is particularly important in Toraja culture and accompanies sacred rites.

It allowed offerings to be collected.

Origins:

• Lucas Ratton Gallery
• Private private collection, Paris.

Ref. : 4704

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