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Ancestor Figure

Tetum people, Central Timor

Wood

19th-early 20th century

This small figure is probably used as a protective amulet. What is interesting about this  piece is that both its face and cylindrical body shape bears recalls the large stone altar posts erected by the Tetum people of central Timor.

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