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001076 Sumatra, Batak, Toba, anthropomorphic figure

001076 Sumatra, Batak, Toba, anthropomorphic figure

SpecificationsHeight:  cmMaterial: woodPosition: standingGender: maleIndigenous name: pangulubalang or debata ribu ribuProvenanceFormer The Hague collection, 1970s.Publications Additional informationSince the size is not given, the present figure is either...

001075 Sumatra, Batak, staff or stopper finial

001075 Sumatra, Batak, staff or stopper finial

SpecificationsHeight:  cmMaterial: wood, metalPosition: equestrianGender: maleindigenous name:ProvenanceFormer The Hague collection, 1970s.PublicationsAdditional informationEquestrian figure seated on a quadruped with singha head and standing on four...

001074 Papua, Sentani Lake, ritual implement

001074 Papua, Sentani Lake, ritual implement

SpecificationsHeight:  cmMaterial: woodPosition: Gender: Indigenous name:ProvenanceFormer The Hague collection, 1970s. PublicationsAdditional informationNo further information is given than 'Sentani' on the back of the photo. On top we see an...

001068 Papua, Teluk Cenderawasih, ancestor figure

001068 Papua, Teluk Cenderawasih, ancestor figure

Specifications Height: 36 cm Material: wood Position: squatting Gender: male Indigenous name: korwar Provenance Former Amsterdam collection, 1970s. Publications Additional information Biak, Padaido islands? Rather large figure holding a small rectangular...

001069 Papua, Teluk Cenderawasih, ancestor figure

001069 Papua, Teluk Cenderawasih, ancestor figure

Specifications Height: 36 cm. Material: wood, glass beads Position: standing Gender: male Indigenous name: korwar Provenance Former Amsterdam collection 1970s. Publications Additional information Doreh Bay. Fine example of the type found in this area. The...

001070 Papua, Teluk Cenderawasih, ancestor figure

001070 Papua, Teluk Cenderawasih, ancestor figure

Specifications Height: 29 cm. Material: wood Position: squatting Gender: male Indigenous name: korwar Provenance Former Amsterdam collection, early 1980s. Publications Additional information Biak Island. A diminutive figure stands in front of the squatting...

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