Male Figure from Nias

Nias is an island located off the West Coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. Nias is best known for its festivals and celebration. The most well-known events are War Dances, performed regularly for tourists, and Stone Jumping, a ritual that sees young men leaping over two meter stone towers. In the past the top of the stone board used to be covered with spikes and sharp pointed bamboo. The music of Nias, performed mostly by women, is noted worldwide for its haunting beauty. This statue shows a seated male figure found on the island.