C1838- Wood Hand carved - Some of the
everyday carvings that I am offered on my annual forays into Timor are just too
much fun. These Bait Caster, Pancinko, Cartapel are no exception.
The hand grip of this unique artefact has been
carved in a spiral down the entire grip and a kaif traditional motif at the
base of the Y.
The cradle is a piece of fine cotton specifically
hand woven for the purpose.
When these rubber bands get tired and perish, which
they will, the inner tube of a bicycle tyre will last heaps longer....many more
twangs in a bicycle tyre than rubber bands believe me.
17cm tall x 7cm wide.
6.9" x 2.7" wide.
32g / 1.1oz
You are welcome to combine items to
maximise your postage. If you wish to gather multiple treasures try using the
ADD TO CART/BASKET function instead of BUY IT NOW. If that does not work be
patient I will always refund ebay's overcharged postage.
International buyers are welcome. Aus
Post has returned the international 250gr parcel. This is great news as it is
more economical to post small packets internationally now. YAY! A true shame
that they have not done so for domestic.
I am Julie and have been collecting
Timorese Treasures in the field since 1990 when I won a prize for overseas
travel in a pub in Darwin [true]. I had no idea at the time that I had stumbled
upon an Aladdin's cave of authentic traditional tribal textiles and treasures.
I have been returning annually ever since [well most years] and been witness to
many changes across the last 3 decades. Who knows when we will be able to
travel there again to obtain such treasures?
NOTE: We use recycled packaging and
have to cover ebay's fees as they include postage/freight costs in their final
fee [17%] [go figure!]
Clearly none of us are sure what will
happen post COVID, if there is such a thing, but I do know that the villagers,
carvers and weavers up in the mountains will be grateful when some outside
dollars comes into their informal/circular economy. Therefore every purchase
you choose to make with me will benefit the Atoni [people of West Timor] as
soon as I can get back there.
I distribute reading glasses and
nutritious food seeds as the soil in the western half of Timor is very poor and
water a precious resource. Please contact me if you wish to contribute.