Specifications

• Height: 146 cm
• Material: wood
• Position: squatting
• Gender: male
• Indigenous name:

Provenance

John Tenney, De Bosch; Dutch private collection.

Publications

Rossel, Siebe & Arnold Wentholt (eds.)(2008), Tribal Treasures in Dutch Private Collections, 129.

Additional information

Intriguing middle Mahakam statue, possibly Bahau. The face shows an well carved and serene expression. The child clings on to a breast ornament.

Photo credits

Ben Grishaaver, Leiden