Luha Dayak Mask
West Central Borneo
Wood, pigments
Early to mid-20th century
H: 9 in :: 23 cm
This fine Luha Dayak mask represents a high spirit being that protects and accompanies the dead to the land of the departed souls. Aesthetically, the masks of the Tumon Dayak reflect ancient animistic traditions combined with centuries of interaction with the Sultanate of Kutai and cross-cultural influences.
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