Unusual Dayak Ketungau Ceremonial Dance Mask

Origin: West Kalimantan, Borneo

Sub-group: Dayak Ketungau

Dimensions: 28 cm (H) x 17 cm (W) x 11 cm (D)

Weight: 283 grams

Condition: Excellent, authentic weathered condition with visible adze marks on the reverse and rich, aged pigments.

An extraordinary and expressive Dayak Ketungau ceremonial dance mask from West Kalimantan. Carved from a single piece of native light wood, this piece displays the captivating, expressive sculptural asymmetry unique to tribal ritual masks of the region.

The face features bold, stylized facial carving with prominent brow ridges, exaggerated open-mouthed expression showing individually carved teeth, and sweeping cheek panels accented in traditional earth pigments. The crown and face are painted with natural dark brown, terracotta red, and white kaolin clay tones.

The reverse side reveals authentic hand-carved adze/chisel texture across the hollowed back, displaying clear signs of age and handling.

The eye slits are pierced for performance.

Price include shipping worldwide via DHL.

(Stand is for photography purpose and not included in this listing)