Pig Trap Charm. Tuntun

Tuntun stick depicting a divinity sitting in squatting position. The anthropomorphic figure presents a large head supported by hands with the characteristic round helmet, a prognathous jaw and an open mouth in the act of calling the spirit of the animal to the trap. The massive body, slightly rectangular in form with flat sides, is typical of most tuntun. The eyes and the left leg are decorated with old white beads.

Borneo. Western area.
Iban.
Wood, beads, patina.
53,5 x 2,8 x 2,5 cm / 21 x 1.1 x 1 in
Price SFr. 1800.- | Inv. 4.002 |