Ata Oro ancestor figure - Wood - Indonesia

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Nearly 20 years' experience in Indonesian and Oceanian art with museum expertise.

Estimate  € 220 - € 250
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Ata Oro ancestral figure, carved in wood from Indonesia, measures 27 cm high, 5.5 cm wide and 6 cm deep, provenance Galeriehouder / Antiekhandelaar, in excellent condition.

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This mighty figure fulfills both a protective and spiritual role; he guards the house of the chief against thieves and plays an essential role in local rituals.
Traditionally, they were hung on a rack attached to a house post, thereby ensuring the protection of the lineage associated with the house.

Is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

This mighty figure fulfills both a protective and spiritual role; he guards the house of the chief against thieves and plays an essential role in local rituals.
Traditionally, they were hung on a rack attached to a house post, thereby ensuring the protection of the lineage associated with the house.

Is carefully packed and sent by registered mail.

Details

No. of items
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Wood
Height
27 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Title of artwork
Ata Oro ancestor figure
Depth
6 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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Objects sold
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