Ceremonial Mask

Ritual mask used during propitiatory ceremonies before sowing the rice to ward off malevolent influence and for asking the benediction of the rice plants, in order to get a rich harvest and assure the community’s prosperity. The face is characterised by an elongated chin shaped in the form of mythical aso ', the «dog-dragon» protector. It comes from the Mahakam River area.

Borneo. Eastern area.
Bahau.
Wood, pigment, patina.
33 x 28 x 20 cm
Price: SFr. 600.- | Inv. 2.012 |