Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Antiques, Decorative and Fine Arts Auction
Lot 154: Antique Sumatran Style Batak Ritual Calendar Carving
2025-09-27T15:00:00Z
Start price: CAD $50
Estimated price: C$ 50 - C$ 50,000
Lot 154:
Antique Sumatran Style Batak Ritual Calendar Carving
Description
A finely carved antique Batak-style ritual calendar from Sumatra, Indonesia, executed in ox bone (Bos taurus). The piece features intricate geometric and symbolic incisions, typical of the Toba Batak people’s ritual and calendrical carvings used to track agricultural and ceremonial cycles.. approx. 14.5 cm wide × 37 cm long Age-appropriate wear, minor losses or chips consistent with use and age
Condition: All sales are final. Although care is taken to photograph and describe the item, absence of a condition report does not imply perfect condition. It is the responsibility of the buyer to verify the condition of the item, either in person during our viewing hours prior to auction or through requested condition reports. All bids are final and are subject to our terms and conditions.
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