Celebrating Asian Art

Altar with ancestor figure. adu nuwu or adu zatua. Nias, 19^th/early 20^th century. Wood, 24 inches (46 cm). Ex collection Prof. Dr. Herman. Th. Verstappen, Netherlands.

Lukkus-Pintoan Headhunter Costume. Atayal People, Taiwan. Ramie, raveled trade wool, shell disk beads. 19th/early 20th Century. 36 X 19 inches (closed).

Shaman's staff, tunggal panaluan. Archaic Toba or Pak Pak Batak, Sumatra. Wood, horse hair. 17th to 18th century. Ex private French collection. 66 in / 145 cm.