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THB20th C. Indonesian Timor Wood Ancestor Figure
Lot 105
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Timor, ca. mid-20th century CE. An intriguing ancestral bust in the form of a benevolent male figure with an innocent presence. The figure is covered in a dark pigmented paint with nice earthen deposits scattered throughout. His face is delineated by a gentle triangular nose, a pair of ovoid eyes, a brief slit-form mouth, and a pair of tubular ears. His hands are outstretched attentively at his sides. This example is believed to have originated from West Timor, towards end of colonial occupation. Size: 4" L x 2.75" W x 9.75" H (10.2 cm x 7 cm x 24.8 cm); 15.5" H (39.4 cm) on included custom stand.
Ancestors played a vital role in the daily lives of Indonesians; ancestors were thought to be responsible for the creation of the world, to ensure fertility and wealth, and prevent disasters. When an individual passed away, a wooden image like this example, was created to house the deceased's spirit and mediate between the world of the living and the world of the deities.
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection, purchased in Taos, New Mexico, USA in 1993
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
Replace: PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship Replace: most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage Replace: firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#162922Partial loss to one arm as shown. Earthen deposits scattered throughout. Wood’s patina is predominantly covered in a dark pigment with surface abrasions revealing light brown and orange hues. Custom stand included as shown.Condition
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