Watch List notes:

INDONESIA:vintage coin doll from Bali, this piece presents a standing figure composed of Chinese cash coins of the Qing dynasty tied together with string, the figure has a stylized hand-carved face, hands and feet, a wonderful intact example! The Indonesian "Prosperity Doll", sometimes referred to as a"Wedding Doll" as it was custom to give as a marriage gift or givenas gifts to wish prosperity upon the recipient. This is an excellentexample of a handmade Wedding Doll. Chinese cash coinscontinued to circulate in the Dutch East Indies after they weredemonetized in China and were later used in Bali until 1970. Theyare still used for most Hindu rituals today.

Estimate: 75-100 USD