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Striking Mentawai Tribal Door Panel Bilou Gibbon Carving c. 1900
$8,400
£6,344.24
€7,328.59
CA$11,834.40
A$12,674.65
CHF 6,813.80
MX$153,941.04
NOK 86,095.75
SEK 78,827.06
DKK 54,757.94
About the Item
This striking antique door panel hails from the remote Mentawai Islands off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Expertly hand-carved from a single slab of aged tropical hardwood, the piece features a dynamic relief of the Bilou gibbon—a sacred and endemic primate revered by the indigenous Mentawai people. The Bilou, known for its agility and haunting calls through the rainforest canopy, is often considered a spiritual messenger or guardian in local animist beliefs. The weathered surface displays rich patina and natural erosion, testifying to its age and exposure to the tropical climate over decades. Time-worn edges, cracks, and textured grain enhance the authenticity and narrative of the piece, imbuing it with a quiet, powerful presence. The simplistic form of the gibbon reflects the raw aesthetic and animistic symbolism characteristic of Mentawai tribal artistry. A unique cultural artifact, this panel is both a piece of ethnographic art and a window into the spiritual world of one of Indonesia’s oldest indigenous communities.
- Dimensions:Height: 42.92 in (109 cm)Width: 95.28 in (242 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
- Style:Tribal (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Jimbaran, ID
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5881246512342
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