Borneo Dayak Antique Fertility Charm Figure

This is a Dayak fertility charm, a small hand-carved wooden figure from the indigenous Dayak people of Borneo. The figure exhibits traditional animist symbolism, likely representing fertility, protection, or ancestral spirits.

Description:

• Material: Aged, darkened wood with visible hand-carved details.
• Form: A stylized human figure, possibly female, holding an exaggerated phallic extension featuring a carved human face at the tip.
• Symbolism: The presence of phallic imagery suggests its role as a fertility charm, potentially used in rituals or as an amulet for blessings of prosperity, fertility, and protection.
• Style: Primitive yet expressive, with exaggerated facial features and a slightly abstract representation of the body.
• Condition: The charm shows signs of wear, with minor damage due to age and usage. Small cracks, surface abrasions, and slight chipping indicate it was likely handled frequently, possibly in ritualistic or ceremonial contexts.
• Cultural Context: Dayak fertility charms were often used in tribal communities as part of marriage, childbirth, or agricultural fertility rites. They reflect the deep spiritual and ritualistic traditions of the Dayak people.

This unique artifact embodies the Dayak worldview, where spiritual forces influence human life, and sacred objects like this serve as conduits for blessings, protection, and the continuation of life.

H – 10 x 3.3 x 2.5 cm / 11 g

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