An ancient and beautiful tun babi charm, which was used to measure the correct order of the cable of the trebuchet of a wild pig or deer trap, topped by an imposing anthropomorphic sculpture that "sang" to attract the animal, here resting on an open petal base. A cloth impregnated with a magical scent (here still visible between his legs) was placed in the hollow of the figure to attract the animal.For a charm on an open petal base, see : Animist Art of Island Asia, Thomas Murray ed. 2008, fig. 32. Iban Dayak, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia and Indonesia Hardwood, relic of fabric stuck to the hollow character, very nice patina of use. H. 52.5 cm Provenance : Collection Nadine Vinot-Postry, Paris.