Description:

Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A fascinating, finely carved wooden vessel from the Kayanic Dayak Complex. It depicts a zoomorphic form standing on four legs with a stubby tail at the rear and phallus below. The creature has an oversized head with a protruding forehead, perky ears, boldly carved circular eyes, pointed nose, and open mouth adorned by a diamond-shaped motif. Incised stylized motifs also decorate the legs and shoulders, and his back is hollowed out to serve as a receptacle for medicines. Size: 7.4" W x 3.15" H (18.8 cm x 8 cm)

Provenance: private Johnson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA

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  • Condition: Possible loss to tail, but is otherwise excellent. The wood has developed an attractive lustrous patina.

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