TIMOR STATUES

Timorese art, relatively obscure within Indonesian tribal art, showcases a vibrant tradition of intricately carved anthropomorphic statues. Small statues adorn homes, used on altars or in rituals, while larger ones mark property boundaries and serve protective purposes. Elongated anthropomorphic posts feature at ceremonial altars, deeply tied to ancestor veneration, believed to house ancestral spirits. Wood is the primary medium, occasionally stone, terracotta, or metal. Decorative elements enrich the diverse world of Timorese statuary.

Rooftop sculptures atop traditional huts are both decorative and apotropaic, often representing ancestor heads, featuring multifaceted representations, birds, or animals, safeguarding dwellings and their inhabitants.

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Large Ancestral wooden STATUE - BELU/TETUM-WEST TIMOR

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Large Ancestral wooden STATUE - BELU/TETUM-WEST TIMOR

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Beautiful ancestral wooden statuette intricately carved from hardwood, featuring a particularly stylized, geometric, and harmonious design with a strong presence. Originating from the Belu/Tetum area of Western Timor, it boasts a dark patina and signs of wear and erosion, adding to its character. Mounted on a metal pedestal. Exemplifying the pinnacle of Timorese artistry.

MEASUREMENTS: 27.5" x 4.3" x 3.1 (70 x 11 x 8)

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