Lot no. 109
IBAN DAYAK, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia.
A charm/amulet depicting a small primitive-looking figure used as medicine and protection against evil spirits. The wooden figure is shown standing in an attitude of contemplation.
Height: 11.5 cm. Width: 2.5 cm.
Note: Dayak healers produced small protective figures (hampatong). These "charms" were used to ward off evil spirits.
Provenance: Collected in situ in 1970 by Jacques Cortecero on the River Baram.
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Pictures credits: Contact organization
African, American and Oceanic Art
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