Lot 7
Little cerimonial altar carved using a finely engraved animal vertebra. In the center it presents a human figure (Yene) with a crowned elongated head. This figure represents a recently deceased ancestor to whom the Batak populations of the Leti islands addressed concerning family or community matters. The legs folded indicate that it is a male figure. Piece of extremely fine execution.
Measures: 11.0 x 12.5 cm
Starting price: € 2.000,00
Estimate: € 3.000,00 - 4.000,00
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