Mini Mbaru Wina Combination

Waerebo’s traditional house is constructed in a cone-like shape. People in Flores always separates men’s and women’s rooms, especially when carrying out traditional processions, including the bathing place. This is done to maintain chastity. This sculpture is Mbaru Wina, which is home to women, is used to perform rituals such as requests for a partner, offspring and self-purification.

Artist: Ballac Kuleng
Origin: Nangalili, Manggarai, Flores
Material: Burned Acacia Wood
Dimension: 61,5 x 20 x 12 cm