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Protection Figure

Kantu Dayak

West Kalimantan

Wood

19th-early 20th century

This female figure is believed to have the power to protect harvested rice from malevolent spirits or animals such as rats and insects. Kantu Dayak, W. Kalimantan. She stands on a jar (not pictured), a symbol of power and wealth.

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