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Lot #9056 - Chief's House Door, Timor Island, Indonesia

  • Auction House:
    Theodore Bruce
  • Sale Name:
    Timed Online Auction | The Todd Barlin Collection of Oceanic and Asian Art | Day I
  • Sale Date:
    08 Aug 2022 ~ 6pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    9056
  • Lot Description:
    Chief's House Door, Timor Island, Indonesia
    The ancestral figure on this door played role in honouring ancestral spirits who presided over the land and instructed the Tetum people on all areas of daily life.
    122 x 46 cm
  • Provenance:
    Daeng Iskandar Bali Indonesia & The Todd Barlin Collection of Asian Art
  • Notes:
    The ancestors are made visible by these carved images. They watch over their descendants to ensure that their customs are carefully followed and punishing those who fail to conform to the ancient traditions.
  • Estimate:
    A$400 - 600
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Tribal

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