Wooden Stopper from Bamboo Medicine Container
Iban Dayak, Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th century
Previous Collection: Irwin Hersey collection, NY.
Seated in hunkered positions, this pair of figures are animated and very well carved. Their faces are strong and expressive, with arms and legs that have great tension as well. Its surface is heavily encrusted from ritual libations.
Size
Height: 3 ½ in / 8.9 cm
Item
IN 4-3-22 / SALE: $950
Gallery
Wooden Stopper from Bamboo Medicine Container
Iban Dayak, Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th century
Previous Collection: Irwin Hersey collection, NY.
Seated in hunkered positions, this pair of figures are animated and very well carved. Their faces are strong and expressive, with arms and legs that have great tension as well. Its surface is heavily encrusted from ritual libations.
Size
Height: 3 ½ in / 8.9 cm
Item
IN 4-3-22 / SALE: $950
Gallery
