Two Carved Wood Fertility Charms by the Iban Dayak People from Samarinda, Borneo with a weight of approximately

with a weight of approximately 600 grams

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Two Carved Wood Fertility Charms by the Iban Dayak People from Samarinda, Borneo with a weight of approximatelyTwo whimsical yet symbolically charged fertility charms, crafted by the Iban people of Samarinda, Borneo (Indonesia). Finely hand carved from mangrove wood, each elongated figure presents an overtly erotic male form tenderly holding a child, blending humour with themes of virility and protection. One example is further distinguished by the presence of a bay cat perched upon the figures head facing backward, symbolising protection from all angles.