Sumba Island, Indonesia - Lot 30

Sumba Island, Indonesia Large tortoiseshell "Hai Kara Jangga" comb with openwork animal decoration: roosters facing deer, surrounding a lobster in the center. Ceremonial combs worn by women on top of their heads. H. 15.8 cm L. 13 cm. Base. Comparative bibliography : Anne van Cutsem, "Parures de tête ethniques, d'Afrique, d'Asie, d'Océanie et d'Amérique", Skira, 2005, p. 216. A similar example is kept at the Musée du Quai Branly, inv. 70.2001.27.731 (ex- Barbier-Muller). Hawksbill specimens of the pre-Convention marine turtle Chelonioidea spp (I/A), predating July 1, 1947 and therefore in compliance with EC regulation 338/97 of 09/12/1996 art.2-Wmc. In the case of export, it is the responsibility of the purchaser to check with the customs authorities of the country concerned, particularly the USA, prior to any purchase. If the animal is to be exported from the EU, a CITES re-export permit will be required, at the expense of the future buyer.