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49277

IMPRESSIVE NARRA WOOD SCULPTURE. ...

2012 May 20 Natural History & Fine Minerals Signature Auction- New York #6068

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Auction Ended On: May 20, 2012
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Location: Center 548
548 W. 22nd St.
New York, NY 10011

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IMPRESSIVE NARRA WOOD SCULPTURE
Pterocarpus indicus
Philippines

This unique sculpture is an ancient Narra log, an exotic hardwood tree and the national tree of the Philippines. The log was found in 2005, 12 feet below a rice field. It is estimated to be 200 years old. Well preserved, because it was buried and not exposed to the elements, it had to dry for over two years after the dirt and debris was removed. Once the wood was well seasoned, it took another two years to polish it entirely by hand. No machine tools were used in sculpting this wood - the deep russet red coloration is completely natural and only clear furniture wax has been applied to preserve the surface. This is the largest log of its type to be excavated and it is a strong, evocative and sensual sculpture. It stands 6 feet high, is hollow with numerous perforations and measures 32 to 35 inches across.

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