Indonesian ancestor

[mariusgmioc]

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?

[colin henshaw]

These types of figures are from the Batak peoples, Sumatra. Your example does not look very old to me.

[mariusgmioc]

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]

Hi Marius,
Sadly it's not very traditional, it's a somewhat better tourist item but decorative.
Regards,
Detlef

[mariusgmioc]

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.