Description:

Southeast Asia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Ngaju Dayak, ca. late 19th / early 20th century CE. A carved wood anthropomorphic standing charm figure depicted with hands crossed over his chest holding a large blade, his visage rendered in an abstract manner with incised oval eyes, a straight narrow nose, and rather large ears, his body quite angular and stylized as is characteristic of the Dayak. Figure is holding a book under its arm. Standing upon an integral base, all with lovely deep patina.

This is a Medical Charm Figure given by a Shaman to the Warrior. When a person is sick he will cut little chips from the Charm Figure and eat them in order to heal him self. As one can see from the old Patina on the cuts they have been done many Years ago, meaning that the patient was healed. Size: 4.5"H x 1.5"W.

Provenance: Ex-private collection of the late Ami Brown, foremost Israeli art collector and founder of Coca Cola Israel.

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  • Condition: Normal surface wear with minor nicks and abrasions, else quite excellent. Beautiful rich patina.

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