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Maître Christophe HERBELIN

102 - A figure with drooping arms and an angular face
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Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
A figure with drooping arms and an angular face Wood with a crusty patina, fabric skirt. Ataúro Island, Timor-Leste. Height: 26.5 cm An ancestral figure of the ‘itara’ type, belonging to the ritual traditions of Ataúro Island. These sculptures were kept in clan houses and symbolised the presence of the ancestors Expert: Mr Serge REYNES
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Auction time 10/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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