Carved Ancestral  Figure - Bird on Top- WEST TIMORMOR

Timorese ancestral figure, sizable (almost 20 inches // 50 cm) carved from hard wood, seated and presenting a betel container, with a bird perched atop its head. In Atoni culture, the bird symbolizes a connection to the afterlife. It boasts a glossy and fatty patina. Additionally, these ancestral statues play a pivotal role in commemorating rituals within the economy of Atoni animistic shamanic culture, serving as revered conduits for spiritual practices and ancestral homage.

MESUREMENTS:  19.6"  // 50 cm      

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