"Ancestor Statue, Nias Island, Indonesia"
Ancestor statue called '"adu zatua". It represents a man standing without arms. His erect penis is an attribute that designates the ancestors and symbolizes the lineage. A necklace adorns her neck. The face is stoic, it is there to protect. He wears a mustache and a goatee. He wears a crown surmounted by two horns.Very nice representation of ancestor with a well balanced sculpture.
Wood with greasy brown patina nuanced with red.
Island of Nias, Indonesia
First half of the 20th century
H: 27 cm
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