Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra

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Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra


A rare kendi holy water earthenware vessel from Lampung Regency, south Sumatra. Only high nobility could use kendi with this particular motif of lizard/cecak. Applied as well as incised designs grace this zoomorphic vessel; it stands 7.75” high. Early 20th century, possibly late 19th.  #2655  $700
 

Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra, back view
Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra, top view
Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra, left side
Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra, right side
Indonesian Tribal Art - Kendi, Sumatra, bottom view

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