Lot 0027

Ancestor Figure Timor Island Indonesia Mid 20th Century

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Ancestor Figure Timor Island Indonesia Mid 20th Century

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Description

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, prominent eyebrows, sharp cheekbones and important chin. Solid hard wood.
A natural crack of the wood runs along the left side and the left shoulder is missing (the break look very old), as well as part of the basis. Please see pictures.

No Reserve:
This lot starts at $1 and has no reserve as a courtesy so that collectors can determine the true market value on this authentic item.

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Location: This item ships from Italy

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