Osa-Osa Ritual Spirit Seat
Nias peoples, Island of Nias, Indonesia
Limestone
Late 19th or early 20th century
21” (53cm) Tall with a 16” (40.5cm) Diameter seat
A rare small Nias Osa-Osa stone seat, This ritual seat is carved from a single piece of limestone, and has the head of the mystical “Lasara”. These small seats were placed on the top of a tall stone stele for the use of the spirits or ancestors rather then the large Oso-Oso thrones that were sat on by the living chiefs and aristocrats. The Lasara wears a “Katabubu” necklace, the sign of a successful warrior. The stone shows some good patina from age. Previously in the collection of Dr. Lueth, Hannover, Germany.
$7500
