Indonesian Yogya, Djokja Openwork Basket, Late 19th Century

Indonesian Balinese Yogya, Djokja Baskets, Ca 1900 An set Indonesian, Balinese, silver baskets. The baskets with each at the sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between lotus flowers and floral decor. On the outside on the bottom a Balinese figure, wearing a Kala mask and digger and a Wajang figure. Inside of one basket are engraved signatures ( 7 signatures) The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. Djokja silver...

Indonesian Yogya, Djokja Basket and bowls with animal figures, Ca 1890 An Indonesian, Bali, low silver content (800/1000) large basket and three bowls. A large basket with each at the longest sides a Kalahead (a mask of a monster lion) (Bali) between flowers and animal figures. The silver from the former Dutch colony, East Indies, present-day Indonesia, is called Djokja. Traveling salesmen and repatriates brought many silver objects with them to the Netherlands. The largest and most beautiful production is from the period 1880 to 1930. Djokja silver...

Balinese offering tray; these trays known as "Dulangs" were used to carry offerings atop Balinese women’s heads during ceremonial processions. This 19th century "Dulang" features a f...

Sterling silver shaped square basket. The bottom of the basket was made from a sheet of 925 silver, hammered, shaped and polished with pumice stone. The edge was made with the castin...