Kayanic Dayak complex. East Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Hardwood. H: 60" (152.4 cm), W: 15" (38.1 cm), D: 6" (15.2 cm).

Panel or lid from the top of an ancestral shrine, with protective dragon (Aso) spirit, carved in deep relief, and face of a guardian spirit at the top. Additional figures are carved in lwo relief along the sides and bottom. Two sets of images are shown, with two different types of lighting to bring out different details. Not mounted, but a mount could be provided.