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Traveling Man Treasures is selling this excellent handcrafted 1940s-1950s Dayak Bahau ancestral/guardian statue from Borneo. This ironwood statue has a …
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Traveling Man Treasures is selling this excellent handcrafted 1940s-1950s Dayak Bahau ancestral/guardian statue from Borneo. This ironwood statue has a powerful squatting body, intricately carved shoulder pieces, delicate looped ears, and a fiercely protective face. The statue is topped with a removable carved brass helmet.
DIMENSIONS:
19.25" H x 6.25" W x 6" D
The Dayak are a fascinating amalgamation of over 200 tribal groups in Central Borneo. Their vibrant culture is steeped in ancient customs, beliefs, and a deep connection to nature. Ancestor worship remains strong to this day.
Borneo is a large island in Southeast Asia’s Malay Archipelago; shared by the Malaysian states of Sabah and Sarawak, Indonesian Kalimantan and the tiny nation of Brunei. It’s known for its beaches and ancient, bio-diverse rain forest, home to magnificent wildlife including orangutans and clouded leopards.
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- Dimensions
- 6.25ʺW × 6ʺD × 19.25ʺH
- Styles
- Tribal
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Fine condition - minimal wear as shown Fine condition - minimal wear as shown less
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