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Stopper
from a Bamboo Medicine Container
Dayak, Borneo
19th Century
This old wooden stopper consists of a naturalistic rendition of a female
ancestor. The figure is finely carved with an expressive face and beautiful
flowing hair. There are also deeply incised floral patterns on the back
of the figure. The patina is deep and encrusted from years of use and
storage.
The Stopper stands 5 inches tall.
SOLD / IN 2008
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