South Asia, Northeastern India to Burma, Naga Konyak culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A carved wooden figure depicting a standing anthropomorphic form with broad, rounded head, minimal facial features, and stocky limbs, mounted on a rectangular base. The figure's hair is represented with a ponytail of real hair. The surface bears a dark, aged patina from handling and exposure, with areas of reddish-brown coloration. Such figures are traditionally associated with the Naga Konyak people's ceremonial and ancestral practices, serving as potent cultural symbols within the community's ritual life. Size: 3" L x 2" W x 8" H (7.6 cm x 5.1 cm x 20.3 cm)
Provenance: private Wichita, Kansas, USA collection
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Condition
Actively shedding hairs. Dark patina to wood with abrasions and chips, but otherwise good condition.