Premier Auction - Session I
Fri, Jul 15, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 404
Filipino Fernwood Bulul Figure
Estimate: $200 - $400
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
seated figure with arms crossed, wooden eyes and teeth, 14-5/8 x 5-1/4 in.
Note: Bulul is a commonly carved figure in the Philippines, primarily on the island of Luzon. These wooden figures are said to guard the rice crop and promote the power and wealth of the Ifugao people.
Provenance: Collection of Dr. Allen Grimes, Lexington, Kentucky
Condition
chips easily, general wear to body and wooden applications, abrasion on bottom left of base
