Tribal Standing Man

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by AntiqueBytes, Mar 11, 2020.

  1. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    I would love to know what country he comes from. He is 9.5 inches high.
     

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  2. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    The style reminds me of tribal figures from the SE Asia region - Philippines, Borneo, Indonesia area - but I can't quite place him. I can't read the writing on the bottom other than what appears to say Mo Mo... Sometimes to read such things you have to hold it at various angles and changes of lighting. Can you make out anything that you can transcribe for us? It might hold the key to origin.
     
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  3. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    Here is another image. It appears to say Mo Mop or Momon. The line below it says something like ABIRMA or ADMIRALSH. There is also what looks like an 8 or 9 below that.
     

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  4. 2manybooks

    2manybooks Well-Known Member

    @Any Jewelry, have you seen anything like this, or does the writing ring any bells?
     
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  5. AntiqueBytes

    AntiqueBytes Well-Known Member

    Forgot the profile.
     

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  6. flipper

    flipper Striving to face adversity with tact and humor

    I thought it looked like MOMOA...lots of Jason, not so much any wooden sculptures.
     
  7. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    I read Momon, which is an Indonesian name. And I agree, the style looks sort of tribal or small island Indonesian, but I have never seen one like this.
    It looks like a Nias statue with an afro hairdo and a skirt.:confused:
     
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