'Otua Fefine (Deity Figure) — Tongan

This small ivory carving depicts a stylized female figure with a broad, rounded head, simplified facial features, and a compact, upright posture. The figure is characterized by its smooth, polished surface and a distinct, minimalist approach to anatomical detail, common in nineteenth-century Tongan ritual objects. It represents a spiritual vessel or representation of a deity, intended for use in religious or ceremonial contexts within Tongan society.