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In the Leti Islands, yene are small-sized statues (16 inches/40 centimeters tall) of the ancestors, usually depicted seated. The wooden statues are hand crafted by family members soon after their ancestors pass. The statues represent deceased family members. The posture of the yene indicates the gender of the deceased. Male ancestors are shown in a squatting position, while females are shown with crossed-legs. Yene statues have been recorded since the 17th century, with some showing signs of contact with the west. Some male ancestors statues show a squatting figure on top of a western-style chair, which may indicate that the deceased has been converted to Christianity.