Lombok ancestor figure, often called a Taliman doll, hand-carved wooden sculpture from Indonesia's indigenous Sasak people, used for spiritual protection, honoring ancestors, or as ritualistic fetishes, featuring distinctive facial planes and aged, dark patinas from extensive use in shrines. This ethnographic art piece embodies deep cultural heritage and are prized by collectors for their primitive charm and historical significance. If you look at the photos you will see the beautiful patina and state of the old wood which ensure its orginality and age. Beautifull collectors item / museum piece. Some cracks due to aging but it enhances the authenticity of the item. dimensions: 32x7x10cm (HxWxD) weight 939 grams