Sold2016Two ancestor figures "adu zatua" - Indonesia - Niaswood, 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, wSee Sold Price
Sold202219th C. Nias Wood Adu Zatua Panel, ex BonhamsSoutheast 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 inSee Sold Price
Sold2021Early 20th C. Sumatran Nias Wood Adu Zatua FigureSoutheast 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 inSee Sold Price
Sold2016Magical object "adu fombali" - Indonesia - Niaswood, 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 inchSee Sold Price
Sold2018INDONESIAN NIAS ANCESTOR CHIEF CAST METAL FIGUREIndonesian cast metal sculpture depicting a high ranking Nias ancestor figure (Adu Siraha Salawa). Measures 17" (43cm) height.See Sold Price
Sold2023Nias Island Ancestor FigureNias Island Ancestor Figure, Indonesia. From an old French Oceanic collection. Size: 21'' x 6.25'' x 5.5'' (53 x 16 x 14 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2016Figural frieze "adu bihara" - Indonesia - Niaswood, 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 differenSee Sold Price
Sold2017Ceremonial lime squeezer - Indonesia - Sumatra, Batakwood, rich reddish brown shiny patina, traces of black paint, handle in shape of a sitting ancestor figure, hairline crack, base; the Batak use lime in numerous ceremonial contexts. The juice was mixeSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestral Figurine Timor IndonesiaAncestral figurine - Timor - Indonesia 15 x 4 (6"x 1,7") Little figure depicting ancestor in sitting position, hands on knees. Simple design but highly expressive. No Reserve: This lot starts at $1 anSee Sold Price
Sold2021Antique Hampatong Ancestor Figure, IndonesiaAntique 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.See Sold Price
Sold2021Alor Ancestor Figure, Indonesia, Early 20th C.Alor Ancestor Figure., Indonesia, early 20th c. Carved wood. Size: 21.75'' x 5.75'' x 5.75'' (55 x 15 x 15 cm).See Sold Price
Sold2018Sitting ancestor figureSitting ancestor figure cm 34 x 8 (inches:13") weight: 0,93 kg Typical example of Atoni ancestor figure, depicting a sitting man with hands joined on the stomach. It looks aged and has some little craSee Sold Price
Sold2018Sitting ancestor figure expressive faceSitting ancestor figure expressive face cm 36x7 (inches: 14") weight: 0,65 Lovely, expressive and old ancestor figure. Notice the expressivity of the face and the encrusted patina, as long as the leanSee Sold Price
Sold2018Seated ancestor figure "iene" - Indonesia - Moluccas -wood, greyish brown patina, seated in typical posture with knees drawn up to the chest and arms folded across the knees, wing-shaped headdress and ear ornament in openwork design, dam., insect causedSee Sold Price
Sold2022A Batak Ancestor Figure, Sumatra, IndonesiaA Batak Ancestor Figure, Sumatra, Indonesia, of abstracted form with simple incising delineating the face, ears, and arms, fine old variegated patina, on custom wood base, purchased from James WillisSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor Figure Timor Island Indonesia Mid 20th CenturyDIMENSIONS: 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, proSee Sold Price
Sold2018Early 20th C. Indonesian Wooden Ancestor Figure - TimorSoutheast Asia, Indonesia, Timor, ca. early 20th century CE. A tall standing ancestor figure from Timor, Indonesia, carved from a single piece of light-brown hardwood. The figure displays spread legsSee Sold Price
Sold2018Chinese PAIR of Cloisonne Ancestral Emperor StatueMagnificent pair of Chinese export cloisonne Emperor and Empress ancestor figures sitting on their individual wood throne chairs. Sculpture bodies constructed of cloisonne enamel in Imperial yellow clSee Sold Price
Sold2018Old Ancestor Figure Pair West Timor IndonesiaOld ancestral figure pair -West Timor - Indonesia Mesurements: cm 55 x 10 (inches: 18" x 4") Period: middle 20th century Provenance: Indonesian collection Old pair of ancestor figures, both figures arSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor Figure (house Protector) Sunda IslandsAncestor figure (house protector) Sunda islands Indonesia 1970 Wood 29 cm Wooden ancestor figure (house protector) Sunda Islands Indonesia. They believe the spirit of the deceased was in the statue anSee Sold Price
Sold2018Old Figure of Ancestor Tribal Artifact West TimorFigure of ancestor in sitting position, with hands on knees, The face has delicated features and a peaceful expression. Signs of age and handling. Mesurements: 32 cm / 13" ca. No Reserve: This lot staSee Sold Price
Sold2018Marine Fossil Leti Ancestral FigureMarine fossil ancestral figure - Leti island Mesurements: 18,5 cm (base diameter); Figure of ancestor in sitting position. Long hearrings symbolize high social rank, very finally carved. Please note tSee Sold Price
Sold2018Ancestor figure - with animal hair - TimorNo Reserve! Reserve Reduced! NO RESERVE mesurements: 33 cm (13") Finely carved figure depicting ancestor in sitting position with arms crossed on knees. Particular for the presence of hair and beard oSee Sold Price
Sold202119th C. Indonesian Wood Ancestor Figure for a CanoeOceania, Indonesia, west New Guinea, Huon Gulf / Geelvinck Bay (Cenderawasih Bay), Poon village, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. An impressive, hand-carved ancestor figure known as a korwar, shownSee Sold Price
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