Mark A. Johnson Tribal Art

3067: Ancestral Sculpture (Aitos). Hardwood. H: 54" (137 cm). 19th century. Unknown Tetum artist. Timor Island, Indonesia.

Standing female figure with arms to the sides. There are subtle images of breasts and female sex. The figure features a head ornament. Figures of this type were placed in the middle of an outdoor village altar. Overall condition is very good, with normal outdoor wear and surface patina.