Modern Javanese sculpture, two carved cocoa-nut cups
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1864
photographic
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This is a photo of two carved coconut cups. They look like vases but are made from coconut shells. The carvings show detailed patterns and small figures inside each section. The base is square with more cut-out designs. These cups were photographed in the 1860s. They show how artists turned simple materials into something fancy. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more objects like this.
