Specifications

• Height: 57 cm
• Material: wood, silver, brass
• Position: 
• Gender: 
• Indigenous name: piso
• Realised price: € 750,- hp

Provenance

Herbert Juan da Silva, The Hague; Christie’s Amsterdam, 11-12-2001, lot 105 (part); Veilinggebouw De Zwaan, Amsterdam 2-4-2019, lot 3307.

Publications

Additional information

The handle consists of two superimposed figures, the lower squatting figure probably male and a standing female holding a child clenched to the body. The opening of the sheath is carved with a singha surrounded by eight figures and a head in front below the singha’s head.

Photo credits

De Zwaan, Amsterdam