Lot no. 46
DAYAK, Borneo, Indonesia.
Hardwood funerary statue with deep, regular erosion caused by long exposure to the elements. Perched on high pillars, these sculptures, located in large numbers in front of longhouses or at the entrance to villages, protected them from evil wandering spirits.
Height: 95.5 cm.
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African, American and Oceanic Art
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