Description
Warrior Sculpture / wooden Adu figurines, each made of a single piece of beautiful Acacia wood, natural aging and patina. Circa 1950, some splits from natural aging nothing to worry about. Authentic pieces and excellent gift for your special someone or make it a centerpiece artwork for your beautiful home. Stand included. Nias warrior sculpture, Indonesia.
Height with stand: 51 cm / 20.1 inches
Statue height: 43 & 44 cm / 16.9 & 17.3 inches each
Statue base: 11 x 11 cm / 4.3 x 4.3 inches each
Weight: 2.4 kg / 5.2 lb
After packing: 4.5 kg / 9.9 lb
I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured.
Wikipedia: The people of Nias placed great value on wooden figures or adu. The sole purpose of the Nias figures was to fulfill ritual needs, whether it was to ensure wealth or to perform specific beneficial rites.
When an elderly person died, the family would make a wooden statue known as adu zatua. The statue was unveiled on the fourth day after the death of the person. The shape of the wooden statue reflects the status of the person who used it: the more powerful the owner, the more impressive the statue will be. Nias people believed that the deceased person’s spirits resided in the statue.
Tribal Art –
beautiful ornaments, museum quality, fast response and shipping.. well packed.. highly recommended.