KSS-862F, "THE DANI MAN"

From the Dani tribe, Baliem valley, Irian Jaya, Indonesia

The Dani people did not start carving their figures until about 5 years ago.

This carving represents a Dani man in traditional attire. The figure is wearing a "holim" (penis shield from a gourd), rabbit fur arm bands, and woven inner tree bark fibre hat decorated with feathers. He is also carrying a wood adze and spear.

Carver is Nelius from the Dani tribe (see photo)

Height: 15"

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