Old Timor Hand carved Statue Sculpture Ancestor Primitive Effigy Totem 200A11

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Old Timor Hand carved Statue Sculpture Ancestor Primitive Effigy Totem 200A11:
$359.99

This is for an older hand carved primitive statue from Timor,pieces collected 20years ago

hand carved solid wood (entire trunksection)male effigy statue, protectiveamulet.

Such statues are kept in the home forprotection or outside by the front door of the huts, to repel evil spirits and protect from illnesses.

Thehandcarved primitivewooden effigy of a Timorese ancestoris old and seen onall ofthepictures, entirely hand carved out of one solid piece of wood or trunk, heavy wood. Carved by hand.

Size is 22\" X 7\" X 4,25\", item 200A16

The carvings can be kept inside or outside of the home, they look wonderful among the plants of a garden for example.

Timor is just one of themany islands that make up the vast Indonesian archipelago. The long and narrow island with -according to a Maubere legend - a shape similar to a crocodile, is located lessthan 500 kilometers from . The art here, among other things, most clearlyexemplify the artistic creativity of the tribesmen of the region. Ancienttradition guided the tribesmen in creating their ritual carvings and statueswhich served as important paraphernalia for the dancers, religiouspractitioners and teachers during long and intricate ceremonies and forprotection of the bearer. Their beautifully carved primitive style demonstratesa closeness to natural forces and a deep respect for ancestors and the spiritworld they inhabit. The many carved pieces give one a unique insight of howartistic expression ties in with the life cycle of a primitive people.

The island today is still divided by thevarious languages and dialects as well as the material productions, expressedin various forms of architectonic constructions that differ according to theregions. Animists by nature, not even the considered Christians can beconsidered totally converted. Mythology and legends are frequent in the richoral tradition that tells about the pre-colonial period and the posteriorevolution of the kingdoms.

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