Hudoq mask - Hudoq - Bahau Dayak - Indonesia (No Reserve Price)

Movable, handmade Hudoq mask made of wood with plant fiber. Originating from the Dayak people of East Kalimantan, Borneo.
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Hudoq masks traditionally play an important role during festivals, harvest ceremonies and other important occasions. They serve as a means to ask for blessings for a bountiful harvest, protection against evil spirits and to promote fertility and well-being for the community.
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This mask represents the spirit Hudoq, which looks like a kind of hornbill / dragon. It is decorated with carvings and symbols. It contains the colors red, black and white. These colors are often obtained from natural materials, such as plants, soil and certain minerals.
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The mask contains a hanging system at the back. The lower jaw and ears are somewhat movable, which is normal for this mask.
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