A superb Dayak amulet, a powerful and finely crafted object of personal protection and spiritual significance. Amulets of this type were worn by members of the Dayak peoples of Borneo and were believed to contain protective forces that guarded the wearer against illness, malevolent spirits, and misfortune. Carefully made and imbued with symbolic meaning, such amulets often accompanied their owners throughout life and were sometimes associated with warriors, ritual specialists, or respected members of the community. Objects like this were valued not only for their craftsmanship but also for their spiritual potency. Fine and authentic examples have become increasingly difficult to find. This piece stands out as a top example, with strong character, good age, and the kind of presence that collectors of Dayak material culture highly appreciate. The pleasing patina and age-related wear testify to long use and careful preservation, making it an attractive piece for collectors of Indonesian arms and ethnographic art. We pack with care Sending worldwide A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, expert and author of the book “Papua Blues”, written in Dutch. (Maybe in English next year.)  Published end of October 2024 A book about inside stories, a book that deals with the many encounters with special people in West Papua, the impressive experiences that the author has, about special encounters with men and women who tell him about secret things, about ethnographic objects and initiate him into the rituals and ceremonies. A must have for collectors, ethnographers, ethnologists, anthropologists and museums Google: Papua Blues Koos Knol