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This Dayak Bahau guardian figure, carved from ironwood<\/strong>, is a highly symbolic and sacred artifact among the Dayak Bahau people of Borneo. These guardian figures incorporating elements like the hornbill<\/strong>, serve both protective and spiritual purposes. Here’s more context about these objects:<\/p>\n

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  1. Function and Symbolism<\/strong>:\n
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    • These figures are traditionally placed in or near longhouses to protect the community<\/strong> from malevolent spirits, intruders, or bad luck.<\/li>\n
    • They often represent ancestral spirits, believed to watch over the living and maintain harmony<\/strong> between the physical and spiritual realms.<\/li>\n
    • The inclusion of the hornbill<\/strong>, a revered bird in Dayak culture, symbolizes connection to the heavens, spiritual guidance, and strength.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
    • Material \u2013 Ironwood<\/strong>:\n
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      • Ironwood, or “ulin,” is chosen for its durability and resistance to decay<\/strong>, qualities that reflect the enduring protection provided by the guardian.<\/li>\n
      • The toughness of ironwood is also symbolic of the resilience of the Dayak people and their traditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
      • Design Features<\/strong>:\n
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        • The figures may feature stylized carvings of ancestors<\/strong>, animals, or mythical beings.<\/li>\n
        • The hornbill motif<\/strong> is often incorporated into the design due to its sacred role in Dayak cosmology, where it is seen as a messenger between humans and the spiritual world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
        • Rituals and Beliefs<\/strong>:\n
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          • Such figures are usually consecrated through rituals<\/strong> to imbue them with protective powers.<\/li>\n
          • The Dayak Bahau believe these figures can also act as intermediaries, allowing the ancestors to interact with the living community.
            \nCollected in the early 80s from east Kalimantan. Bahua area .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            H – 50 x 12 x 12 cm \/ 3.143 kg<\/p>\n

            Price include shipping worldwide by air 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