Unknown Dayak group. Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Wood. H: 16.5" (41.9 cm), W: 16.75 (42.5 cm).

A rare carved wood lid for a large storage basket, or possibly a large mouth ceramic jar, with a single figure in the center, carved in high relief.
The splayed figure has a simian quality to it and the emphasis of the large ears is a feature common to Kontu sculptures from West Kalimantan.

Ex: Jack Sadovnic collection, Caracas, New York, Bali, Brussels, Miami, Los Angeles.

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