Model of a Torajan Spirit House Mayan tassels and beads

tassels and beads

The presence of this distinctive mineral blue Vivianite around the eye sockets of the mask as well as traces of the green mineral Celadonite found around the edges of the mouth

This particularly elaborate example has intricate and very finely executed fiber work in the striped cord bodice and head piece which is decorated with tassels comprising feathers and seeds

carved wood

Model of a Torajan Spirit House Mayan tassels and beadsA polychromed wood and bamboo model of a Torajan spirit house 20th century; Torajan Peoples, Sulawesi, Indonesia Appears unmarked The model traditional house of the Torajan Peoples with a dramatic, saddle backed bamboo roof, two gable ends sloping to a central section, and narrow windows, the lower structure elaborately carved and painted with scrollwork and geometric motifs 35" H x 8. 5" W x 39" D Provenance: The Estate of Oscar and Barbara Leidenfros