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Male anadeo figure with outstretched arms - Sumba Islands of Indonesia

The Tau Tau figures were used in burial ceremonies, It shows a naked man with strong expression. with articulated. The body is carved to have a phallus and otherwise simple torso and limbs. The figure is stylized and simple in part because when originally made, it would have been dressed in clothing. Natural, untouched patina. Tau tau are a type of effigy made of wood. The word "tau" means "man", and "tau tau" means "men" or "statue". Tau tau are believed to have originated in the 17th century. This beautiful example dates from early 18th century. They were once produced only for the wealthy, to reflect the status and wealth of the deceased. The tau tau are representatives of the deceased, ever-guarding the tombs and ever-protecting the living.

Dit beeld is volledig origineel, geen restauraties of reparaties! Hoewel dit stuk gebruikssporen vertoont, is het voorzien van een fantastisch rijke ingesneden decoratie. 

Afmetingen: 40x10x10cm (HxBxD in cm)

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Late 20th century - Teak - Good condition

Ancestor figure - Tau-Tau - Indonesia

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Italy

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Belgium

Japan

Portugal

Romania

Poland

Austria

Denmark

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Hungary

Hong Kong

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Brand

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Philips

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Bower & Wilkins

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TEAC

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Speaker set

Hi-fi set

Solid state integrated amplifier

CD player

Turntable

Solid state stereo receiver

Tuner

Solid state multi-channel receiver

Cassette recorder-player

Radio

Subwoofer speaker set

Audio-cassette deck

Speaker

Stereo set

Audio component

Solid state amplifier

Tube radio

Record player

Headphone

Reel to reel deck 26 cm

Equalizer

Reel to reel deck 18 cm

Portable minidisc player-recorder

Transistor radio

Audio amplifier

Country of origin

Various countries

Netherlands

Material

Wood

Metal

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Various conditions

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Mint & Sealed (M&S)

Good condition - used with small signs of ageing

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2: Very good - minimal signs or wear and age

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Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Extras

No extra's

Power cord

Remote control

+ Extra item (see description)

Original user manual

Power Adapter

Power supply

No cables

Refurbished

Case

Brochures

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Microphone Shock Mount

Flight Case

Period

2010-2020

2000-2010

1980-1990

Style

Contemporary

Genre

Soundtracks

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Black

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1900-2000

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1400-1900

Creator

Various Original Soundtracks

Jan des Bouvrie

Richard Sapper

Marco Zanuso

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