Collection
West Timor, Indonesia
- Title
- Figure ('hau atoni')
- Other titles:
- Protective figure (Hau Antoni)
- Place of origin
-
West Timor →
Indonesia
- Cultural origin
- Webriamata Village, Belu region
- Year
- circa 1920-1930
- Media category
- Ceremonial object
- Materials used
- wood
- Dimensions
-
95.2cm
- Credit
- Gift of Peter Elliott 2006
- Accession number
- 196.2006
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
This West Timorese protective figure was to be venerated and kept inside the house. It had a protective role in the animistic society and was thought to bring good harvests, health and fortune and was worshipped. The hole in the lower stand accommodated an offering bowl in which food was placed.
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, June 2006
