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205 - Hunting charm tun Iban Sarawak, Borneo Hardwood with dark br…
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Estimate €400 - €600
Description
Hunting charm tun Iban Sarawak, Borneo Hardwood with dark brown patina. A long pole surmounted by a seated figure of delicate workmanship, with supple limbs, elbows on knees, finely digitized hands under the chin. The head has a neat helmet-like coiffure. Beautiful old patina. L. 51 cm This type of effigy, known locally as a tun tun or pig charm, was used to attract wild pigs, essential to the survival of the group, to a trap.
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