Warrior Bone Jacket & Hat, Sulawasi

Sir Raffles Art & History is Charles Mandel’s collection of antique Santos and ethnographic collectibles, mostly carved wood. See current selection on Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SirRafflesArtHistory

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Description

This is a traditional warrior jacket from the Indonesian island of Sulawasi. It has made a fine display in my home for more than twenty years. The outer layer is shaped buffalo bone and makes a fine defense against arrows. The hat is carved wood with buffalo horn and feathers.

51″ tall, the width of the hat is 30″.

Condition: Please review the photos carefully. PLEASE NOTE: Solid shape.

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I have been collecting artifacts and religious objects for many years, specializing in Asian and European vintage carvings. Don’t hesitate to ask about other stock that I might have that is not listed here.

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Materials: wood,polychrome

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