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Dayak Baby Carrier 

Dayak Baby Carrier

Kalimantan Indonesia

Wood, fibre, bone

34 cm

This rare Dayak Baby carrier collected in the field 1992.   It is in excellent condition with exceptional detailed carving and decorative yellow glass bead and shell inserts.   Five miniature charms are fastened to the stiff woven rattan.  Shows sign of use.  

Dayak baby carriers were used by high ranking members of society.  The carrier as well as the amulets and protective motifs were intended to insure the baby from malevolent spirits.   

AUD1800