Lot #85 - A 19th/20th-Century 'Aitos' Ancestor Figure, Timor Island, Indonesia
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Auction House:Theodore Bruce
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Sale Name:Fine Aboriginal, Oceanic & Tribal
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Sale Date:02 Dec 2018 ~ 3pm (AEDT)
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Lot #:85
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Lot Description:A 19th/20th-Century 'Aitos' Ancestor Figure, Timor Island, Indonesia
AITOS, meaning 'distant ancestors', influence all daily affairs and are considered to be the source of health, well-being and fertility. Wooden sculptures like this were placed on circular stone mounts at the centre of the village.
140 cm -
Provenance:Daeng Iskender, Bali; The Elizabeth Pryce Collection, Sydney
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Estimate:A$600 - 800
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Realised Price:
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Category:Tribal
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