the hunt
these objects were found, not made to order. some ancient, some recent, each inherently unique. available in-person only by private appointment at our eastgardens rooftop showroom.
terracotta water vessel
Terracotta. Java, believed to be early 20th century.
Hand-formed and wood-fired.
Each vessel is unique in form and patina.
Approximately 65cm diameter, 70cm high.
Available in multiple sizes and finishes.
Dimensions above are for the largest.
GUNUNGAN
Carved mango wood. Java, contemporary.
The gunungan is a form from Javanese tradition representing the universe; mortal world below, spiritual realm above.
Hand-carved, each piece unique. Mounted on a custom iron stand.
208cm high, 94cm wide
ASMAT ANCESTOR FIGURE
Carved hardwood. Papua, Indonesia, contemporary.
Inspired by the ancestor figure tradition of the Asmat people of Indonesian Papua. The elongated proportions and geometric surface markings are characteristic of that tradition. Mounted on a custom iron stand. A female figure is also available.
35cm wide, 274cm high
JOGLO DOOR PANELS
Reclaimed teak. Java, circa 1970s–1980s.
Salvaged from a traditional Javanese joglo. The teak is original to the structure; the carved geometric and scrollwork panels are a contemporary addition.
Each panel: 48cm wide, 249cm high, 5cm deep.
BULL
Carved mango wood. Java, contemporary.
Across Java the bull is a longstanding symbol of strength and prosperity. Hand-carved with characteristic chevron surface patterning.
Available in limited quantity.
105cm long, 84cm high, 37cm deep
tRIBAL MASKS
Carved mango wood. Java, contemporary.
Inspired by the mask-making tradition of the Songye people of Central Africa, characterised by the distinctive geometric line work, elongated oval form and square-cut mouth. Each piece hand-carved and unique.
Mounted on a custom iron stand.
Small: 31cm wide, 15cm deep, 85cm high.
Large: 43cm wide, 22cm deep, 107cm high
SCULPTURAL CHAIR
Laban wood. Java, contemporary.
Hand-carved with a trapezoidal back referencing the Wajikan - Java’s most enduring geometric form. The curved seat removes to reveal the sculptural base beneath. One of one.
100cm wide, 105cm high, 41cm deep
FACE GRID PANEL
Carved mango wood. Java, contemporary.
Twenty hand-carved faces, each unique in expression and form.
Intended for wall mounting.
160cm wide, 200cm high
STANDING FIGURES
Reclaimed teak, believed to be over a century old.
Java, contemporary.
Carved from teak salvaged from Javanese railway sleepers. Mounted on a custom iron stand. Available individually or as a group of three.
Small 148cm, Medium 158cm, Large 168cm high.
CONSOLE TABLe
Reclaimed teak, shou sugi ban finish. Java, contemporary.
Hand-carved with distinctive ridged spiral legs - each one unique. One of one.
160cm long, 40cm wide, 80cm high
stool
Laban wood. Java, contemporary.
Hand-carved from a single piece.
Functions equally as seating or side table.
One of one.
45cm long, 29cm wide, 33cm high
PATINATED VESSEL
Terracotta. Java, contemporary.
Hand-formed with incised leaf patterning and a verdigris patina finish.
One of one in this colourway.
35cm diameter, 100cm high
these objects were found, not made to order. some ancient, some recent, each inherently unique. available in-person only by private appointment at our east gardens rooftop showroom.