Lot 112b, Auction 4/12/2026: Philippine Wood Figure – Tattooed Warrior

$520.00

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Southeast Asia, Philippines, Visayan Islands, ca. 20th century CE. A boldly carved wood figure of a tattooed warrior, likely representing the legendary chieftain Lapu-Lapu, depicted with stylized floral and geometric body markings, a shield at his side, and a poised, forward stance that evokes both martial readiness and the enduring cultural memory of indigenous resistance. Size: 6″ W x 14.2″ H (15.2 cm x 36.1 cm); 16.2″ H (41.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Condition: Missing feet and proper right forearm. Nicks and abrasions as shown. Otherwise, nice preservation of detail and scattered patina throughout.

Provenance: private East Coast, USA collection

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