Adu Zatua Ancestral Statue
Origin: Nias Islands, Indonesia
Period: 19th Century
Material: Wood
Size: 10.6cm x 8.5cm x 50.4cm
Description: Adu Zatua known as Ancestral Statue after an elderly person dies, a wooden statue called Adu Zatua is created in his honor. The statue reflects the status of the person in the society. It is believed that the deceased's soul resids in the Adu Zatua thus it is always brought by family on special events. The descendants also keep it in the belief that it will bring good fortune to the family.
ID-AN-060
Origin: Nias Islands, Indonesia
Period: 19th Century
Material: Wood
Size: 10.6cm x 8.5cm x 50.4cm
Description: Adu Zatua known as Ancestral Statue after an elderly person dies, a wooden statue called Adu Zatua is created in his honor. The statue reflects the status of the person in the society. It is believed that the deceased's soul resids in the Adu Zatua thus it is always brought by family on special events. The descendants also keep it in the belief that it will bring good fortune to the family.
ID-AN-060
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