Iban Dayak Bamboo-Bound Trophy Human Skull Bowl qabqab environment

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This lovely unpolished Mayan terracotta head fragment likely represents a deity or warrior from Maya culture

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AD 1350-1650

Iban Dayak Bamboo-Bound Trophy Human Skull Bowl qabqab environmentIban Dayak people, early to mid 20th century, Central Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia Exceptional and evocative trophy assemblage comprising a partial human skull bound with bamboo or rattan wickerwork and set within a deep wooden bowl. The exterior of the bowl is finely engraved with a pair of asomythical dog like creatures combining attributes of dog, serpent, and dragon. In Iban visual culture, the aso symbolizes protection, vigilance, and elevated