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Coupe à riz dulong, Toradja, Île Célèbes, Indonésie — Dulong rice cup, Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

Coupe à riz dulong, Toradja, Île Célèbes, Indonésie

Dulong rice cup, Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

This ceremonial rice cup originates from the Toraja people of Sulawesi (formerly Célèbes), Indonesia, reflecting the deep cultural and spiritual significance of rice in their traditional society. The vessel likely features the distinctive decorative motifs and skilled craftsmanship characteristic of Toraja artisanship, where everyday objects are elevated into meaningful cultural artifacts. As a functional yet ceremonial object, it embodies the intersection of daily sustenance and ritual practice within Toraja community life.

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INDONESIA

October 29, 2021

Estimate: $4,000$6,000

Lot 74

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Coupe à riz dulong, Toradja, Île Célèbes, Indonésie, Dulong rice cup, Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia

This ceremonial rice cup originates from the Toraja people of Sulawesi (formerly Célèbes), Indonesia, reflecting the deep cultural and spiritual significance of rice in their traditional society. The vessel likely features the distinctive decorative motifs and skilled craftsmanship characteristic of Toraja artisanship, where everyday objects are elevated into meaningful cultural artifacts. As a functional yet ceremonial object, it embodies the intersection of daily sustenance and ritual practice within Toraja community life.

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Ceremonial, Geometric, Toraja Culture, Cultural, Indonesian, Indigenous Artisan, Traditional, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Carved Wood, Ritual Vessel, Tribal Art, Ethnic Craft, Vessel, Indonesian Art, Sulawesi, Southeast Asian Art, Earth Tones, Ceremonial Object, Decorative Object, Traditional Craft