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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, eastern Kalimantan, Kayanic Dayak complex, ca. early 20th century CE. A broad war helmet frontlet shaped from hammered brass known as a tap lavong kayo. The frontlet is folded gently backwards at the midsection to accommodate the curvature of the helmet and features projecting tendrils that flank a highly stylized visage. Scholars posit that these figures represent protective guardian spirits or perhaps spirits of ancestral figures who protect the warriors during each instance of combat. Light layers of patina cover both sides. Size: 4.75" W x 6.8" H (12.1 cm x 17.3 cm); 7.625" H (19.4 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Johnson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired before 2005

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#137327

Slight bending to lower peripheries and light abrasions to obverse and verso, otherwise intact and very good. Light patina throughout.