Hôtel des ventes de Grasse
325
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DAYAK, Borneo Islands (Indonesia)
Large SCULPTURE of a crouc…
See original version (French)
325
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DAYAK, Borneo Islands (Indonesia)
Large SCULPTURE of a crouc…
See original version (French)
Estimate €600 - €800
Voluntary lot
Description
DAYAK, Borneo Islands (Indonesia)
Large SCULPTURE of a crouching deity (monkey?)
19th century (or earlier)
Carved wood, showing signs of severe weathering
H. 116 cm
These protective figures were intended to ward off evil spirits at the entrance to villages.
See original version (French)
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