Two Asian carving objects

Lot 8648 limit € 40

1 long rectangular box, figurative relief carving, painted in colour, in it between two also carved semicircular covers probably Indonesian documents, number of thin slats made of wood/palm leaves, written on both sides, threaded on a cord, box approx. 34 x 15 x 7 cm and 1 carved wooden sculpture, painted in colour, the head of a probably Southeast Asian mythical creature/deity is shown, a wooden fish attached to a cord can be stuck into the open mouth, H approx. 34.5 cm, signs of age and wear, partly slightly damaged.