Lot 566

The Philippines, Mindanao, Moro vases, a pair of traditional brass wedding vessels (gador), commonly used to hold ceremonial grains offered by the groom's family to the bride, symbolizing wealth and status (e.g. Datu), multiple layers elaborately decorated with repeating pattern of 'tumpal' triangles, four pointed stars and tendrils on gadurs due to the craftsmanship of the Moro/Filipino people, impressive lidded jars, - H. 30 cm. -