A beautiful old beaded baby carrier panel made by the Dayak people of Borneo, featuring a stylized, mask-like face whose prominent eyes intimidated evil spirits seeking to steal the child's soul.

Dayak Beaded Baby Carrier Panel - No. 224

Featuring a Stylized Mask Motif with Prominent Eyes

Possibly made by a Bahau woman of the Upper Mahakam River area, ca. 1900-1935

European glass beads, vegetal fiber thread.

10 x 8.75 in / 25.45 x 22.2 cm

Unpublished.

Price on Request.