Batak Ancestor figure, Pagar, Indonesia Pagar figures defended against evil spirits. Instilled with apotropaic powers, these figures contained the souls of people who died. Honored with offerings and incarnations, these figures could be used as communication with the ancestors. The torso is compact, with arms and body carved into the block of wood. The figure’s dark encrusted surface enhances its powerful presence Although this piece shows signs of use it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its dark-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object of great interest. • The items will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 working day with PostNL (including track & trace information) • Tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account once your package has been delivered. Check this regularly to prevent your package from being returned. • If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs of the 2nd shipment. • Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading. • The lot can be picked up by appointment in Zandvoort • If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via Catawiki's messaging service. We always respond quickly • Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the responsibility of the buyer. • We do not mark merchandise values ​​below auction value or mark items as 'gifts'. International government regulations prohibit such behavior. • Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and are NOT stock photos. All our photos are professionally taken in our studio.