Dayak Cover
Kayan or Modang group, Central Mahakam river area, Kalimantan, Borneo
Ca. 19th century
Wood
D: 9 in x H: 8.75 in :: 23 cm x 22.2 cm
Dayak wooden cover to a revered large heirloom Chinese or Southeast Asian martavan or trade jar. Very old example of a full frontal humanoid face. Its nose serves as a grip that reminds one of an elephant trunk, a snout or an abstract arm.
Inventory # 104609
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