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Lot 850

Three Indonesian Ancestral Guardian Wood Figures

Estimate: $500 - $700

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early 20th century, Nias Island finely carved seated figure wearing elaborate headdress, possibly Adu Zatua, fine old dark patina, 18-1/2 in.; two similarly carved standing male and female figures, tallest 21 in.Note: For a similar example of an Adu Zatua figure, please see Brooklyn Museum Accession No.ÿ34.6073https://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/43608, Provenance: Indonesian Islands Art, 1980s; Edwards Living Estate, Hendersonville, North Carolina

Condition

seated figure in crack on right knee and lower part of headdress, standing figures with surface wear
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