Atoni Culture, West Timor, Ancestral Seated Female Figure

Description

Origin
: Atoni culture, West Timor, Indonesia
Measuremen
t
: 25 cm
Material
: Wood, Pigment
Estimated Age
: 20th  century
Condition
: Possible wood
deterioration, chips and scrapes, worn areas,
loss of pigment, loss to some attribute - as to be expected with pieces in this genre.
Provenance:
- Private collection, Noosa Heads, Australia
Remarks
:  Powerfully rendered and haunting in it's presence, sculpture has a dark brown/black patina probably derived from fire.  Age cracks and a small chip to the ear do not take away from it's overall integrity.   Please look to Antiques/Fine Art Catalogues, Miller's and Carter's Price guides for similar.