Kontu Dayak. West Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Hardwood. H: 17” (43.2 cm), L: 16” 40.6 cm), W: 8” (20.3 cm).

Sculpture of a simian spirit in an alert position, placed just inside the longhouse to ward off malevolent spirits.
The figure has a protruding chest and stands on bent arms and legs. It is beautifully sculpted with skillfully cut long adze lines.

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