Description
19th Century Indonesian Nias Ancestor Figure (Adu Zatua) – Tribal Art from the Nias Islands
A captivating Adu Zatua ancestor figure from the Nias Islands, Indonesia. Expertly hand-carved from palm wood, this 19th-century tribal sculpture features a standing male figure with bent knees, hands held gracefully to the front, and adorned with a single carved earring and necklace. The figure’s face is imbued with a serene, sublime expression, evoking the spiritual reverence of ancestral worship in Nias culture.
These figures were traditionally used in ritual and ancestral veneration, symbolizing lineage, protection, and connection to the spiritual world. Crafted with bold simplicity and elegance, this figure embodies the power and poise typical of authentic Nias tribal art.
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Origin: Nias Islands, Indonesia
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Material: Hand-carved palm wood
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Period: 19th century
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Height: 30 cm (approx. 11.8 inches)
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Condition: Good with age-consistent wear and patina
A rare and collectible piece of Southeast Asian tribal art, ideal for ethnographic art collectors, interior designers, or those interested in Indonesian heritage.
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