Ancestor Leti Moluques Islands.
Extremely rare piece introducing an ancestor of ithyphallic type.
the face drawing a heart under the convex face and a fine nose
arms crossed over the knees and fluid legs
beautiful patina
excellent condition
high : 15.5 cm
19th century or earlier
this figure is of the same archaic style and early vintage as others in the Museum Nasional Jakarta
with examples in similar pieces in the collections of the Rotterdam and Leiden Museums, Netherlands.
Regional & Ethnic Antiques
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