265 - THAILAND

THAILAND Grand chofa—A carved wooden temple roof finial. An important element of Buddhist religious architecture depicting a stylized mythical bird, likely a Garuda, intended to adorn the end of a temple’s ridge or the top of its gable. Natural patina from exposure to the elements; wood weathered over time. Original polychrome paint has faded. H.: 100 cm – W.: 30 cm. On a base 600/800 8101-21 PAPUA NEW GUINEA – SEPIK Region Low, monoxyl stool, entirely carved. Symmetrical relief decoration featuring creatures that resemble aquatic animals such as crocodiles. An animal emblematic of the ancestral and clan traditions of many Sepik peoples. Second half of the 20th century L.: 44 cm – W.: 18 cm – H.: 14.5 cm 250/300 8101 – 22 PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Middle Sepik Region, Iatmul culture An important ceremonial flute consisting of a bamboo tube with a side-blown mouthpiece, topped by a carved plug representing an ancestral spirit. The figure, with a very slender anthropomorphic body, features a spectacular bird-like head with a long, slightly parted beak. Bamboo, wood, plant fibers, cowrie shells Probably from the village of Kamanimbit, based on oral tradition Second half of the 20th century, circa 1960–1980 H.: 74 cm (as seen). On a pedestal 500/900 8101 – 23 KENYA Complete Maasai set consisting of three graduated glass bead necklaces. Geometric composition on a rigid wire frame. Glass beads, metal wire, leather, bleached plant elements, aluminum. Beautiful craftsmanship characterizes this elegant women’s set, still worn by the Maasai people of Kenya and northern Tanzania 180/200 8101 – 24 DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO Traditional KUBA cup used for drinking palm wine. A single-piece, hardwood vessel carved with interlacing patterns in the pure tradition of the Kuba artistic style. Carrying strap made of plant fiber Wood with a dark brown/black patina and reddish highlights H: 12.5 cm – D: 8 cm