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Museum Quality Wood Tribal Door, Hand-Carved, Timor Island, Indonesia c. 1900

$4,800
£3,658.64
€4,219.86
CA$6,817.44
A$7,326.05
CHF 3,930.85
MX$86,296.41
NOK 49,426.10
SEK 45,150.42
DKK 31,537.58

About the Item

This door once occupied the entrance of a traditional Timor long house, dating to the early 20th century the door is visibly old with a wonderful age related patina and weathering. Timor is an island amid the eastern islands of Indonesia. This panel was carved with exceptional skill from a single block of hard-wood. The door sits on a black iron stand. A wonderful decorative, tribal object certain to invoke conversation. Its neutral colour makes it the perfect addition to any space, bringing texture warmth. Given the detailed and elaborate carvings this door likely belonged to someone of nobility or high ranking. Door; Height with Stand 142cm - Height 135cm x Width 65cm x Depth 5cm Stand; Depth 22cm x Width 70cm.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 53.15 in (135 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Jimbaran, ID
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5881228397582

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