Description:

Southeast Asia, southern Indonesia, Timor, Belu Region, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. An impressive wood fertility figure shown standing with a columnar form and striking eyes delineated in white and sky-blue pigments. Crowned by a top bun, the tall figure gazes forward displaying a heavy brow, sizeable eyes, a projecting nose, prominent nasolabial folds, and a toothy smile as she bends her slender arms to place both hands on her torso, just below her hemispherical breasts. Huge ears flank her ovoid head, which is supported by a tubular neck on square shoulders. The lower part of her body thickens to a post to be secured in the ground, while liberal remains of vermilion pigment adorn her skin. Size: 4.9" W x 34.1" H (12.4 cm x 86.6 cm); 35.6" H (90.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-Dr. Gallagher collection, Sydney, Australia, 1960-2000

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#172751

  • Condition: Proper right arm professionally repaired with break line visible. Some areas of loss, especially to right side and lower body, and stable fissures throughout. Expected surface wear with some nicks and abrasions. Otherwise, very nice with liberal remains of pigment and nice patina.

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