C1600 - Offering
this genuinely old fetish puppet doll. 6 piece articulated with hand-rolled
nylon string.
Created as a means to convey stories of ancestors
to children because there is still a strong animist side running through the
veins of Timor.
Unique / Hand-carved / One of a kind / Authentic
works of art.
Created in the highlands of West Timor C1980's.
35cm x 13.5" long.
175g / 6.1oz
If you
wish to gather multiple treasures try using the ADD TO CART/BASKET function
instead of BUY IT NOW. To combine postage, select Request total from seller in your shopping cart. I
can then send you an invoice with the new combined postage cost.
International clients are welcome. We will source the most
economical way to get your treasure to you.
I am Julie and have been collecting Timorese Treasures in the field
since 1990 when I won a prize for overseas travel in a pub in Darwin [true]. I
had no idea at the time that I had stumbled upon an Aladdin's cave of authentic
traditional tribal textiles and treasures. I have been returning annually ever
since [well most years] and been witness to many changes across the last 3
decades.
Clearly none of us are sure what will happen post COVID, but I do know
that the villagers, carvers and weavers up in the mountains will be grateful
when some outside dollars comes into their informal/circular economy. Therefore
every purchase you choose to make with me will benefit the Atoni [people of
West Timor] as soon as I can get back there.
NOTE: We use recycled packaging and have to cover
ebay's fees as they include postage/freight costs in their final fee [16%] [go
figure!]
I distribute reading glasses and nutritious food seeds as the soil in the western half of Timor is very poor and water a precious resource. Please contact me if you wish to contribute.