Genuine old Timorese hand carved ancestor figure

Description

S475 – An old Timorese hand carved ancestor figure. This old man is squatted with his hands on his shins and head slightly tilted upwards. Acquired in the field in the early 1990’s. Estimated age 75 years.

Unknown timber that has aged to this deep black, I would have to scrape of some of the patina to find out which timber the artist has carved this ancient man from.

25cm tall x 10cm dia

7″ tall x 3″ dia

535g / 18.9oz

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International buyers are welcome. Aus Post has returned the international 250gr parcel. This is great news as it is more economical to post small packets internationally now. YAY! A true shame that they have not done so for domestic.

I am Julie and have been collecting Timorese Treasures in the field since 1990 when I won a prize for overseas travel in a pub in Darwin [true]. I had no idea at the time that I had stumbled upon an Aladdin’s cave of authentic traditional tribal textiles and treasures. I have been returning annually ever since [well most years] and been witness to many changes across the last 3 decades. Read more about Timor and I in THE BIGGER PICTURE.

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