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Dayak Shaman Mask

$1,787.70
£1,300
€1,530.41
CA$2,447.96
A$2,721.67
CHF 1,424.63
MX$33,380.36
NOK 18,139.13
SEK 17,125.49
DKK 11,420.42
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About the Item

A rare Iban Dayak shaman ritual mask, early to mid 20th century, Kalimantan/Borneo, Indonesia. Hand carved from local jelutong wood with existing decorative lime and charcoal/pigments.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.03 in (28 cm)Width: 9.85 in (25 cm)Depth: 4.73 in (12 cm)
  • Style:
    Primitive (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1900s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1232234378602

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