Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, East/Central Kalimantan, Mahakam River, Dayak peoples, Bahau group, ca. 20th century CE. A wondrous example of a wooden festival mask constructed from several hand-carved wooden components. This style of mask is known as a hudoq ("hornbill bird"), though hudoq is also a style of mask representing one of thirteen different crop-destroying pests such as rats, lions, birds, and insects. The elaborate mask has petite eye holes beneath bulging eyes, a huge, pointed nose, and a broad mouth with jagged teeth. The cream-ground vizard is accentuated with swirling abstract designs painted in black and crimson, while a pair of articulated ear flaps flank the visage, each fit with a nickel brass hoop earring. This gorgeous example displays a fantastical sense of movement and character. Size: 18" W x 12.3" H (45.7 cm x 31.2 cm)

Provenance: private Constance McCormick Fearing estate, Montecito, California, USA, acquired before 2004

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Light surface wear as shown, but otherwise, intact and excellent with good remaining pigments and light patina. Suspension rope on verso for display.