Indonesian Macassar Ebony Monk

A superb large heavy Macassar Ebony carving of a monk, standing on a lotus panel with a flask hanging around his neck. Carved three separate pieces, monk, stand, flask.

Macassar Ebony has been Red Listed for “ Vulnerability for Extinction since 1998 “ due to having been heavily exploited for its fine streaked ebony timber.
The number of mature trees has declined and large parts of the habitat have been converted to crops.
Due to conservation actions and efforts, felling of the species is now only allowed by quota, unfortunately illegal logging continues.

High Quality Macassar Ebony carvings are becoming scarce.
This excellent study was carved in the early 1980's.

Condition: Excellent.

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Dimensions are maximum measurements

Overall Height about : 53 cm
Overall Diameter about : 25.5 cm
Overall Weight about: 9.4 kg

A$650