Hand-Carved Hunting Mask, Borneo,1970s

$350.00

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Product Description

A hand-carved hunting mask, Borneo, Mid 20th Century.

Mainly used by Dayak native islanders as camouflage while hunting large animals.

Originally held in place by biting on the central bar. A band was added at an unknown time.

Additional information

DIMENSIONS:

WIDTH: 5 in (12.7 cm)
DEPTH: 4 in (10.2 cm)
HEIGHT: 7 in (17.8 cm)
12.75 in high (On Stand)

MATERIALS / TECHNIQUES

Wood, Enamel, Hide / Hand-carves, painted, appliqué

ORIGIN:

Borneo, Indonesia, Mid to late 20th Century