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An interior wall panel from a house in Central Nias, Indonesia. It
represents an ancestor wearing the characteristic moustache cover with
hands at the ends - please see sketch below of a Nias warrior from the
book Nias, Tribal Treasures, Cosmic reflections in stone, wood and
gold, published by Volkenkundig Museum Nusantara, Delft, 1990. This
piece measures 15” high by 11” wide and is mounted on a custom base.
Late 19th to early 20th century. #5714 $2200
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