Turtle-shaped Rattle - Karaja Indians, Mato Grosso And Tocatins States
TURTLE-SHAPED RATTLE
Karaja Indians, Mato Grosso and Tocantins states, Central-Eastern Brazil
Terracotta
H.: 7; L.: 13 cm
A toy typical of childhood, this modelled terracotta piece is shaped like a stylised tortoise and filled with marbles that make it rattle when shaken.
Provenance:
- Former collection of Dr Ernesto Leibovitch, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Former private collection, New York.
- Former American private collection.
LP7106
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Karaja Indians, Mato Grosso and Tocantins states, Central-Eastern Brazil
Terracotta
H.: 7; L.: 13 cm
A toy typical of childhood, this modelled terracotta piece is shaped like a stylised tortoise and filled with marbles that make it rattle when shaken.
Provenance:
- Former collection of Dr Ernesto Leibovitch, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
- Former private collection, New York.
- Former American private collection.
LP7106
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
280 €
Period: 20th century
Style: Tribal Art
Condition: Excellent condition
Reference (ID): 1774955
Availability: In stock
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