Male ancestor figure "adu zatua - Indonesia - Nias

wood, brown patina, a) very rudely carved figure with block-like body and arms in "W" configuration, facial features marked by notches, unusual high towering openwork headdress, remains of painting, w

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, North Sumatra Province, Nias Islands, ca. early 20th century CE. An impressive hand-carved wooden male ancestral figure known as "Adu Zatua." Exhibiting a rigid form, the in

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, North Sumatra Province, Nias Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A fabulous wood architectural panel featuring a high relief carving of an ancestor figure seated in

wood, brown patina, rattan, nine wooden sticks with indicated ("adu zatua") heads, lashed to a horizontal bamboo stalk with rattan string B: 15 cm; H: 8 cm - 9,4 cm (figures), B: 5,9 inch; H: 3,1 inch

Indonesian cast metal sculpture depicting a high ranking Nias ancestor figure (Adu Siraha Salawa). Measures 17" (43cm) height.

Nias Island Ancestor Figure, Indonesia. From an old French Oceanic collection. Size: 21'' x 6.25'' x 5.5'' (53 x 16 x 14 cm).

wood, bamboo, rattan, greyish brown patina, 62 wooden sticks with indicated ("adu zatua") heads, with rattan fixed to wooden strip, sticks partly missing, dam.; long strings of sticks made of differen

DIMENSIONS: cm 77 x 16 INCHES: 31" - WEIGHT: 5,5 kg ca. ORIGIN: Timor, Indonesia On offer is an old and very big figure depicting male ancestor. Very expressive and refined face, with sunken eyes, pro

Fertility male figure - Atoni - West Timor, Indonesia DIMENSIONS: cm 26 (inches: 8") Weight: 200 g DESCRIPTION: Figure of male ancestor in squatting position, with enhanced sex organs, symbol of stren

wood, brown patina, in squatting posture, with both hands clasping a libation bowl, separately carved long tapering crown in the shape of an openwork carved palmbranch with notched ornaments, remains

A standing male ancestor figure, Nigeria, Urhobo style. 20th century. Provenance: The Inventory and Collection from the Estate of Merton D. Simpson. "The Urhobo have two distinct sculptural traditions

Antique Hampatong Ancestor Figure, Indonesia. Carved wood, heavily weathered. Size: 38'' x 7'' x 5'' (97 x 18 x 13 cm); Height on Stand: 36" (91 cm). Ex. Cathryn Cootner Estate Collection, Sonoma, CA.

Alor Ancestor Figure., Indonesia, early 20th c. Carved wood. Size: 21.75'' x 5.75'' x 5.75'' (55 x 15 x 15 cm).

Papua New Guinea/Asmat Wooden Male Ancestor Figure {Height 80 1/2 inches} Provenance: The Naomi Lindstrom Collection, mostly acquired during 1950-1970.

Monumental PNG Standing Male Ancestor Figure. Carved wood with paint decoration, cowrie shells, mud, and hair. Provenance: Collection of Allan Stone, New York. With metal base. Size: 86'' x 15'' x 10'

Exceptionally bold head, last half of the 19th century. With animal horn attachment. Natural deterioration on the back of the head and a split at the back of the base, otherwise fine condition. A powe

A Sepik River Tribe Carved Wood Male Ancestor Figure, Papua New Guinea, 20th Century, Having fiber, feathers, twine and cowrie shell ornaments. H: 37 W: 16 D: 18 in. French Gallery in Papeete, Tahiti,

Democratic Republic Of The Congo, the Hemba sculptural tradition is devoted mainly to representation of male ancestors and the style and pose of this example is typical - hands on hips and stomach pro

BIDJOGO WOOD SEATED MALE ANCESTOR FIGURE, BISSAGOS ISLAND, 19TH C., H 16 3/4":Carved as a seated male figure with staff. Measures H.16 3/4" x 6 1/4" x 5". Property of the Flint Institute of Arts. For

Old male ancestor figure from the MAMBILA tribe, D.R.CongoMAMBILA tribe, D.R.Congo Mid -20th century Wood Height: 37 cm / 14,57 inch Including stand 40 cm/ 15,75 inch, width: 10 / 3,94 inch Including

DESCRIPTION: Middle Sepik River, New Guinea polychrome male ancestor figure with arms at sides. Attached to wood pedestal. PROVENANCE: From the Saul and Florence Putterman Collection, Sarasota, Florid

A wooden figure featured with thin body shape, a long neck, a big nose and a sharp head. L:26in(66cm)

Indonesian Toraja Tau-Tau Standing Male Ancestor Figure, Sulawesi, early/mid 20th century, jackfruit wood. Size: 53'' x 11'' x 16'' (135 x 28 x 41 cm). Note: There Are No Hidden or Confidential Reserv

A group of two standing figures. ++ A standing male ancestor figure, Niheria, Urhobo. 20th century. 56" x 13" x 17". ++ A Colonial wooden figure, Nigeria. 20th century. 70" x 12 1/2" x 8". Provenance: