Southeast Asian Carved Sandstone Head on Stand

probably Indonesian, Java area, depicting a hindu figure or deity with elaborate crown and headdress, mounted to metal and painted wood stand, head 7-3/4 in., overall 12-1/2 x 4 x 4 in.

Provenance: Susan Frankenberger (accompanied by receipt from 1983 for $550); Estate of Virginia B. Story, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina

Note: According to the consignor notes, the head was possibly from a temple constructed in the 9th century.
Condition Report: surface dirt and accretion, surface roughness and weathering commensurate with age, slightly loose on stand