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Amulet figure, Dayak "charm", Borneo, Indonesia

Amulet figure, Dayak "charm", Borneo, Indonesia

  • Country: Indonesia
  • Island: Borneo (Kalimantan)
  • Period: around 19th century
  • Material: wood
  • Size: 10.5 cm (12 cm incl. base)
Object number: P7501
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  • This figure is sitting on it's knees and holding his "willy" with his right hand.
  • Amulet figures like this old "Dayak charm" are worn by shamans as amulets for protection against evil spirits. Sometimes, small bits of wood are shaved off and used as medicine.

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Amulet figure, Dayak
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