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An exceptional tribal figure carved from buffalo bone, originating from Timor, Indonesia - a region long celebrated for its powerful ancestral art and deeply rooted ceremonial traditions.

This stylized figure embodies the austere beauty of Timorese tribal carving: elongated proportions, restrained facial geometry, and symbolic hand positioning rendered with remarkable simplicity and spiritual presence. The domed headdress and rigid posture evoke ancestral guardians once associated with protection, lineage, fertility, and ritual authority within village life.
Buffalo bone held strong cultural value across Timor and the eastern Indonesian archipelago. Beyond being a durable material, it symbolized prestige, sacrifice, and spiritual connection. The naturally aged surface now carries a soft golden patina that gives the piece an unmistakably authentic ethnographic character.

Mounted elegantly for modern presentation, this sculpture bridges primitive artistry and refined interior design effortlessly. A sophisticated collector’s object suited for curated spaces, luxury tribal interiors, and serious ethnographic collections.
Quietly powerful. Rarely found with such purity of form.

Material: Buffalo bone
Origin: Timor, Indonesia
Dimensions : 9.5 x 2 x 2.5cm
Total Height Including Base : 18cm
Total Weight Including Base: 183g

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This exceptional Batak Sumatra pendant was traditionally associated with individuals of elevated standing within the tribe - worn by respected figures, community elders, ritual leaders, and those connected to ceremonial authority. Pieces of this complexity and symbolism were never casual adornments; they reflected prestige, lineage, spiritual protection, and social rank within Batak society.

The commanding guardian figure, elaborate filigree work, and powerful crescent motifs signify authority, ancestral connection, and sacred protection. Such pendants were often reserved for important tribal ceremonies, status display, and ritual occasions, making surviving examples especially sought after among collectors of authentic ethnographic art.

Its aged silver patina gives the piece a refined antique character that photographs beautifully and wears with undeniable presence.

• Pendant : 11 x 7.5 x 2cm, 49g
• Total Height Including Base: 22cm
• Ex-Private Indonesian Collection

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