Head of an ancestor (before) 1917 The head of an ancestor of the family altar (tavu), home of noble families Tanimbar.

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The head of an ancestor of the family altar (tavu), which used to be found in the homes of noble families Tanimbar. The tavu was right in front of the house entrance located and usually consisted of a beautifully carved plank statue of a human figure with arms spread

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Size: 3352px × 4304px
Location: Indonesia
Photo credit: © Peter Horree / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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