Dayak Medicine Bamboo Container with Human Trophy Skull

Lot: 29

The bamboo container decorated with hand carved seated wood figure with inlaid red bead eyes container contents comprising nine bottles with powder contents, and collection of what looks to be resin chunks the skull with incised decoration, missing the bottom jaw.
With red DAVID HOWARD TRIBAL ART sticker.
Approximate dimensions: Container 9 inches high, skull 6 1/4 high x 5 1/2 wide x 7 inches deep..
Condition: Wear and weathering throughout. One bottle missing stopper. The skull previously affixed to the container with putty and has some remnants, currently separated for safety.

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