Description

Antique hand carved Dayak Borneo region, wood carved guardian figure. The guardian has a top-knot style headdress, and stands on a post where it would have been placed in the dirt. Size 34 5/8" H x 3" W

Condition

Heavily warn and missing arms, with some losses to wood in areas including the face and feet.

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19th C. Dayak Guardian Figure

Name: 19th C. Dayak Guardian Figure
SKU: 233411277
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

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Estimate $1,000-$1,500Jun 25, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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