blj1: Mourning Figure.
Jorai (Gia Rai). Central Highlands, Vietnam.
Hardwood. H: 22" (55.9 cm), not including base.
A female figure from top of fence post that once surrounded a funerary structure.
The posture of a sitting figure with the elbows resting on the knees and the hands
held up to the face represents a figure in mourning for the recently deceased.
The female is wearing her hair in a bun and with a flat hair ornament.
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