Carved panel from Timor - Buffalo head and cockatoo

Description

This piece from Timor is hand-carved from teak wood. It combines a buffalo head and a stylized cockatoo, two strong symbols of Timorese tradition.

Story

The buffalo symbolizes strength, protection, and prosperity. The cockatoo is considered a messenger between heaven and earth, creating a link between the spiritual world and the world of men. Together, these two motifs give the piece a protective and spiritual dimension.

Origin: Timor

Material: Hand-carved teak wood

Dimensions: H 41 cm x W 29 cm