Description
Jewelry Box / Nias tribal container. Nias Indonesia.
Motifs are likely closely related to the perception of the nine levels of Heaven & Death, for in the Nias believe, Lowalangi, Dewa Surga is the highest and at the bottom end is Latura, Dewa Kematian / Death God. Storing jewelry, medicine and document.
Circa 1980
Height: 40 – 42 cm / 15.7 – 16.5 inches
Diameter(body): 10 – 11.5 cm / 3.9 – 4.5 inches
Weight: 3.4 kg / 7.5 lb
After packing: 6 kg / 13 lb
Shipping duration: 8-10 working days delivery and handling period.
Tribal Art –
beautiful ornaments, museum quality, fast response and shipping.. well packed.. highly recommended.