Wooden Mask “Takula Gere”
Takula Gere - Wooden Mask. Used by a traditional priest of the ancient religion called Ere Mbörönadu at a ceremony called Fondrakö when traditional law was ratified.The people of Nias felt unable to communicate with the gods. Therefore, the ancient religious leaders using the Takula mask resembling a human face to
Stone sculpture “Osa’osa Ni’oböhö”
Osa'osa Ni'oböhö – Stone Sculpture. This sculpture resembles a mythical animal on Nias, a combination of a deer (Böhö) and a dragon head (Lasara).Osa-osa is a seat for the ones who are holding a feast of merit (Owasa). The feast maker feeds all relatives, villagers and even neighbouring villagers to
Gold Comb “Sukhu Ana’a”
Sukhu Ana'a - Golden Comb. Used during celebrations and ceremonies as hair ornament by women of noble families. Nias jewelry was usually made from 16 or 18 carat gold. This piece was made by Adi Duha alias Ama Felix, an expert goldsmith from the Hiliganöwö village in South Nias.Origins: Hiliganöwö,
Wooden Sculpture of Sarambia
Adu Sarambia - Wooden Sculpture. This female ancestor figure of a noblewoman with her children (or descendants) is called Sarambia. It was made to commemorate a woman, who had held her all the obligatory feasts of merit (fa’ulu /owasa) during her lifetime and was called Ina Mbanua (the mother of villagers).