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Jaraï mourner carved from a single piece of wood, mounted on…
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337
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Jaraï mourner carved from a single piece of wood, mounted on…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,500 - €2,000
Voluntary lot
Description
Jaraï mourner carved from a single piece of wood, mounted on a black metal plinth. The upper part of a tomb sculpture depicting a crouching figure, with elbows resting on knees, holding their head.
Jaraï ethnic group, Annam, Darlac Highlands, mid-20th century.
Height: 82 cm (excluding plinth).
(Erosion, missing parts).
This type of statuary once adorned burial enclosures. The figure of the mourner was commonly placed at the four corners of the palisade.
See original version (French)
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