Indonesian Ancestral Statue with Arms Semi-Perpendicular to Body by Mentawai People, Based
Product ID: A1800-213
$1,295.00
About this piece
One hand held up, one tucked near the chest. Calm, and slightly guarded.
Carvers in West Sumatra, Indonesia, made this ancestral statue with arms held semi-perpendicular to the body, in wood in the 20th century. Figures of ancestors in the region are often associated with memory and protection. The elongated body stands on bent legs, with arms bent out at the elbows. The round head has a flat face with small, deeply set features. The wood is dark brown and glossy, with pale, worn spots on the limbs. A black metal base supports it.
About 17 inches tall. It will watch the room with great restraint.
