Lot 75
Leti Island in the Maluku Islands Seated Male Figure
Sold June 27, 2025
- Price realized
- $90
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $ 300-500
Origin: Leti Island in the Moluccas Spice Islands, Indonesia, Late 19th Early 20th Century
Dimensions: 4x4x17 in.
Condition: Some scratches on the side.
Additional Information: A seated male nude figure on a log base, placed on tall poles in the rice fields as protective totems. The man is in a squat position resting his arms on his knees. The face details are simple with light line work creating the eyes and face. The figure has a decorative ornamentation on his shoulder and a feather on top of his head piece.
Provenance reportedly Michele Herling Galleries, Dallas, Tx.
Lot details
- Lot
- 75
- Closed
- June 27, 2025
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