**Ancestor Spirit Figure – Borneo, Indonesia – Fine Old Patina** A beautiful and authentic **ancestor spirit figure** from **Borneo, Indonesia**, carved in hardwood and displaying a wonderfully rich, deep patina acquired through many decades of age and handling\. Throughout Borneo, ancestor figures played an important role in the spiritual life of many indigenous communities\. They were believed to embody or represent protective ancestral spirits, serving as guardians of the household or community\. Such figures were often kept in places of honor and treated with great respect, acting as intermediaries between the living and the ancestral world\. This example is distinguished by its expressive carving and exceptional surface, with a warm, glossy patina that can only develop over many years\. The honest wear and natural aging enhance both its authenticity and aesthetic appeal\. The figure was acquired directly from a **befriended family in Indonesia**, providing reliable provenance and adding to its historical interest\. Authentic older ancestor figures of this quality are becoming increasingly difficult to find on today’s market\. An attractive and characterful piece for collectors of Indonesian tribal art, ethnographic sculpture, and Oceanic and Southeast Asian cultural heritage\. **Provenance:** Acquired from a befriended family in Indonesia\. Will be packed w care and sent worldwide ADRIAAN VAN DIS besprak mijn beide boeken, dus ook het recente ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye. Prijs: €22,95 Gesigneerd exemplaar Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten. Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.