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mariusgmioc 18th February 2018 06:28 PM
Indonesian ancestor
 
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Hello,

Not long ago, I got a small wooden statue (16 cm tall). It was sold as being from Indonesia and representing an ancestor.

Does anybody know more about this kind of statues?

Any hint to which part of Indonesia does it come from? :shrug:

colin henshaw 18th February 2018 07:56 PM
These types of figures are from the Batak peoples, Sumatra. Your example does not look very old to me.

mariusgmioc 19th February 2018 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by colin henshaw
These types of figures are from the Batak peoples, Sumatra. Your example does not look very old to me.

Thank you Colin!

Age is notvso relevant as long as the piece is traditionally made and genuine. :)

Sajen 20th February 2018 09:06 AM
Hi Marius,
Sadly it's not very traditional, it's a somewhat better tourist item but decorative. ;)
Regards,
Detlef

mariusgmioc 20th February 2018 09:48 AM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Sajen
Hi Marius,
Sadly it's not very traditional, it's a somewhat better tourist item but decorative. ;)
Regards,
Detlef
Thank you Detlef!

I like it anyhow.
:)


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