A very fine carved stopper for a bamboo container. The figure is possibly the primeval female Tingai with on her lap a sirih box. She is very well carved and the carver had a great eye for detail.

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Ngaju or Ot Danum

early 20th century, possibly older.

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Size: 12,5  cm.

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see also : Of Jars and gongs - Raymond Corbey

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price in euro 550,-

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