This is a beautifully carved door from a traditional longhouse in Borneo.The size of 200x 90cm suggests that this was a chief‘s door.Very heavy,dark wood.Traditional carvings with white inlays.
Sourced from Borneo
Hi Timo,
Thank you for contacting Mearto with your appraisal inquiry.
Based on the photos and information provided, and subject to examination, this is:
A Southeast Asian carved teakwood Chieftain's longhouse door
Borneo, late 19th Century
The front relief-carved with a mask with white-painted eyes and other white-painted elements
78 3/4 by 35 1/2 inches (200 x 90cm)
CONDITION: bowed and weathered
PROVENANCE: acquired from a gallery; by repute from a chieftain's longhouse
$700-1,000*
*represents a fair-market value for auction purposes; retail or asking price may vary.
Please log in to your Mearto account to contact this seller or make an offer on this item.