Hunting charm tun tun Iban Sarawak, Borneo - Lot 205

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Hunting charm tun tun Iban Sarawak, Borneo - Lot 205
Hunting charm tun tun Iban Sarawak, Borneo Hardwood with dark brown patina. Long pole surmounted by a delicately crafted seated figure, limbs supple, elbows on knees, hands finely digitized under the chin. The head, with its helmet-like coiffure, is neatly finished. Beautiful old patina. L. 51 cm This type of effigy, known locally as tun tun or pig charm, was used to attract wild pigs, essential to the survival of the group, to a trap.
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