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19th C. Indonesian Stone Funerary Figural Stele - Penji

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19th C. Indonesian Stone Funerary Figural Stele - Penji

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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumba Island, ca. 19th century CE. A remarkable stone funerary stele known as a penji carved in the form of a figural megalith. Examples like this would have been placed next to the tomb of a high ranking individual and are said to represent slaves and personal attendants whose spirits are believed to accompany the deceased at the funeral. Size: 5.5" L x 6.6" W x 28.1" H (14 cm x 16.8 cm x 71.4 cm); 32" H (81.3 cm) on included custom stand.

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Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired via Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA auction house in September 2023.

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Condition

Heavy weathering to surface with chipping and losses to base, back of head, and nose. Nicks and abrasions to surface. Heavy encrustations throughout.

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19th C. Indonesian Stone Funerary Figural Stele - Penji

Name: 19th C. Indonesian Stone Funerary Figural Stele - Penji
SKU: 175163956
Price: 5000 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $5,000 - $7,500

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