A pair of Vintage Wood Carving Figures

These are most likely traditional Ngaju Dayak wood carvings from Borneo, Central Kalimantan, likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century. The figures served as charms or amulets utilized in healing rituals and ceremonies by Dayak shamans. They were believed to hold protective powers, often used to guard the home or heal the sick. Carved from hardwood, these items are sometimes referred to as Hampatong (guardian statues) or magical amulet figures.