Wood, beads
Ngada, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara
No. Inv. 23030 a & b
A pair of statues of the ancestors of men and women called Ana Deo laid out in front of the entrance of the house of the indigenous elders in Ngada, Flores. Statues of the ancestors as a media liaison between the ancestors of the family who are still alive, as well as provide protection and kindness for his descendants. Spotlight ball eye beads as if the ancestors always keep an eye on the implementation of customs in the society.
The Location Of The Exhibition Space Of The National Museum :
Building A Gallery, A Cultural History Of Indonesia
