Original engraving “Harfur di Tondano” – after Auguste Wahlen, 1844

Beautiful antique engraving depicting a “Harfur di Tondano” from the Celebes Islands (Sulawesi), a barefoot figure richly adorned with necklaces, wearing a patterned loincloth and equipped with a spear and a large decorated shield. This plate comes from the Italian edition of a series of costumes published in Turin in the mid-19th century, derived from Auguste Wahlen's work on the customs and costumes of all the peoples of the world.
The engraving, described by dealers as a finely hand-colored “stampa antica,” shows uniform browning of the paper and some signs of age but retains its deep colors and highly decorative design, now highlighted in a simple modern frame, ready to hang.
It will be of interest to collectors of engravings from Indonesia, Sulawesi/Celebes, and 19th-century ethnographic portraits.
Framed by us to ensure the protection of the engraving and enhance its presentation.
International shipping. Delivery by Colissimo with careful packaging and reinforced protection of the item.
DIMENSIONS: Frame 21x30cm / Engraving 16.5x24.5cm
DATE: Circa 1844–1850, 19th century
ORIGIN: Europe (Italian edition) after Auguste Wahlen, series “Mœurs, usages et costumes de tous les peuples du monde” (Manners, customs and costumes of all the peoples of the world)