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| A FINE JANUS FIGURE
Dimensions: Height 3.75"
sku # B154
A beautiful and superbly carved dayak janus figure, commonly used as a charm or attachment in baby carriers and mandaus. This carved piece was skillfully executed and heavily used and displays deep rich patina.
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| A SUPERB HAWK FIGURE
Dimensions: Height 18"
sku # B153
From the Benuak Dayaks, an old and weathered Ironwood Hawk Figure "Burung Lang" . This piece was found in the river in East Kalimantan and once used to be attached to the roof of a house. Easily dates to 18th/19th Century.
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| A SUPERB MODANG/BAHAU BEADED HAT
Dimensions: Height 3.5", Width 6.5"
sku # B152
An old and rare Bahau beaded hat. It's has slightly larger beads that are commonly seen in Modang beadwork. The design is aslo similar to Modang Dayak beadwork style.The Modang dayak is a sub-group of the Bahau Dayak. This design is seldom seen with the Bahau's, therefore the possibilities are that it was probably of Modang origin.
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| A UNIQUE KENYAH DAYAK MASK OF HUMAN FORM
Dimensions: Height 12 ", Width 10".
Provenance: Formerly from an old Indonesian Collection
sku # B30
A mask form the Kenyah Dayaks, probably resembling a "funny man" and possibly used to amuse.
Painted with raised eyebrows and a bold right side of black inverted teardrop like design that curls past the upper mouth, Pierced lobes and cartilage with a painted black to depict a "missing" tooth, a mole to finish this mask superbly. Attached is also a moustache of spotted leopard hide. This mask shows good signs of use and wear and possibly dates from the late 19th to early 20th Cent. Attached on the back is a rattan mouthpiece. Overall, it is a fantastic mask, in very good condition and has good patina. Would compliment any oceanic or indonesian art collection.
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| AN UNUSUAL BAHAU DAYAK PIG MASK "TOPENG BABI"
Dimensions: Height 12", Width 8".
Provenance; Formerly from an old Indonesian Collection.
sku # B22
An unusual form of pig mask from the Bahau Dayaks of Ulu Mahakam in Kalimantan. Superbly carved and likely dates to the 1930's - 40's
Shows good signs of use and polychrome pigments of red , white and black trade paint, in a sort of stubby tendril design, signficant to the Bahau Dayaks. Possibly from age and use the result, 2 missing tusks from the snout area, attached is the original old rattan hat which is finely woven .
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| AO HENG DAYAK MASK
Dimensions: Height 7", Width 6"
sku # B123
A simple form small wood mask, possibly carved for a kid, either to be used or to play with, this mask could also be ornamental, old softwood mask with old patina throughout. A rare and unusual mask.
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| BAHAU BEADED HAT
Dimensions: Height 8.5", Width 4.75"
sku # B144
A traditional Bahau Dayak beaded hat, skillfully woven with fine rattan strips, finished with red trade cloth (a traditional color used in hats and baby carriers), adorned with Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century beadwork of fine seed beads arranged in an intricate fashion with various colors. 8 Dutch coins attached surrounding the 2 central beadwork panels, 2 as early as 1918 and 1919 , rest are dutch and islamic (?) coins from around 1945, suggesting that it was either re-attached later. Two attachments, one on each side, consisting of various sized teeth and colored beads. A very fine condition hat , well used , well kept.
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| BAHAU BRASS FIGURES
Dimensions: Height 6.25", 7.25", 7.5"
sku # B156
3 Brass pins with figures, these pins were used to settle disputes. Sold with custom mounted Stand.
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| BAHAU DAYAK CALENDER
Dimensions: Height 3.4"
sku # B171
A relief carved calender from the Bahau dayak group. Used for travels and shamanic purposes.
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| BAHAU DAYAK CARVED BAMBOO BLADE HOLDER
Dimensions: Height 10"
sku # B118
Carved bamboo container and lid for the storage of cock fighting blades. Three finely executed engravings of dragon motifs "naga" in negative with straight lines engraved as positive to enhance the effect of the work. Two bands , one on top of flowing concentric plant motif and the other at the bottom, straiglt lines arranged in tight squares in a mat-weaving fashion, both finely executed as well. Platted rattan bindings on top and bottom. Lid tightly fitted and carved with a 16 pointed star with a protruding tip.
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| BAHAU MASK OF HUMAN FORM
Dimensions: Height 20", Width 21"
sku # B97
A mask of human form, probably a ghost or demon with thin long pierced ears, adorned with fang earrings, hair mustache, and a mouth painted in black and white teeth, fangs and tongue tapering to the tip protruding upwards. The face has stylized tendril plant motifs around the temple, forehead and cheeks. Bite stick present. Probably used to ward off evil. Signs of use evident.
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| BAHAU POISON DISH
Dimensions: Height 14", Width 3.75"
sku # B160
A flat Bahau Dayak poison bowl, both handles carved with relief "ASO" Dragon/Dogs. Hardwood.Used for making poison for blow darts.
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| BAHAU SHIELD
Dimensions: Height 31", Width 16"
sku # B045
A plain small Bahau softwood shield, attached with rattan strips running the length of the shield on one side and secured on the back affixed to the handle. Attached with charms, buttons, trade beads and small pear shaped earring like ornaments. On the other side of the back, two hollow bamboo offcuts inserted into a bamboo rod that has been fastened to the shield. These items are said to be used by guitar-like strumming method in which to attract animals during hunting.
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| BENUAK CHARM FIGURES
Dimensions: Height 5.5" to 6"
sku # B175
A group of 5 carved wood charm figures bundles together by rattan. Ritually used.
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| BENUAK DAYAK EARPLUGS
Dimensions: Height 1.6" Cir. each
sku # B174
Beautiful Benuak Dayak pair ironwood earrings, adorned with a floral designed ear ornament with a set red gem in each. 19th C.
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| BRUSU DAYAK HAT
Dimensions: Height 13.5"
sku # B185
A specticular Brusu Dayak Hat, Apo Kayan. Woven ratten hat with pigments, beadwork and coins.
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| CARVED BOARD
Dimensions:Height 24.5", Width 11.5"
sku # B211
A board, formerly a backing to a rattan carry basket. Carved with an "Antu" Ghost design to protect the owner. Stand Included
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| CARVED DAYAK PADDLE
Dimensions: Height 54.5"
sku # B215
An early Bahau ironwood ceremonial paddle with a very intricately carved blade . Found in a river by a fisherman. Surprisingly intact apart from the antler inserts which has been restored to bring it to it's former glory. Water worn patina. Fantastic piece and comes with a custom stand.
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| CARVED HEAD - KENYAH DAYAK
Dimensions:Height 11" , wIDTH 8.75"
sku # B191
A polychrome , superbly proportionally carved and expressive head of a Kenyah Warrior.This piece was a mask on a supporting pillar in the village. Ironwood. Kenyah, East Kalimantan. In Situ images by request.
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| DAYAK "PADI" RICE HARVESTING KNIFE
Dimensions: Height 8.25", width 2"
sku # B95
Carved Antler of an abstract "aso" dragon/dog head with red pigent and a metal blade. Used for harvesting rice (padi).
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| DAYAK ADZE
Dimensions: Height 10"
sku # B206
A superb and simple adze. Made with a bone handle and a rattan blade cover/protector. The blade itself is well done with a curved tail protruding from the end of the rattan binding. This is one of the most simple forms of tools I have come across. Well used and rich with patina. Stand Included.
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| DAYAK CARVED TOOL
Dimensions: Height 6"
sku # B209
A dayak tool used for cutting Padi, finely carved antler of an aso. Metal Blade with tendril mnotif. Ao Heng, East Kalimantan
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| DAYAK CRADLE ORNAMENT "Ayunan"
Dimensions: Height 13.5", Width 3.5"
sku # B165
This ornament was suspended by a spring or strung abd was used to secure a cloth or sarong in which a baby was placed inside to sleep.
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| DAYAK FIGURE
Dimensions: Height 6.75"
sku # B169
A Benuak Dayak seated figure with various animal totems. Displays evident signs of use with smooth patina.
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| DAYAK IRONWOOD FIGURE HEAD
Dimensions: Height 14.75", Width 4"
sku # B145
A dayak figure head from a once complete statue. An early piece that has been heavily eroded on the top of the head and the bottom sides from where it broke off from it's main body, and was subjected to years of exposure to natural elements. This expressive face features deep relief eyebrows and raised nose, similar to figure carvings from the Njaju Dayak. Remnants of trade paint and Koalin throughout this figure. Custom mounted on a stand.
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| DAYAK MASK "TOPENG HUDOQ"
Dimensions:Height 19", Width 20.5"
sku # B133
A large and very well carved Bahau dayak mask. Finely executed with dimensional carvings and painted in trade paints of red, white and black. Used during festivals to reunite the rice spirits with the growing of rice. A mask of Hiraang Lejau Midaang, a god from Apau Lagaan. This mask is a good example of the fine work from the Bahau dayaks. Slight repair to small section on the upper lip under nose, a very tiny piece on the tip is missing. References: Masks of Kalimantan by Michael Heppell. The cover of this book displays a mask with very similar dimensional type carving.
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| DAYAK MAT WEAVING TOOL "KAWIT"
Dimensions: Length 7"
sku # B135
A very elaborately carved, old mat weaving tool, probably of Kenyah Dayak Origin due to it's style of carving. Fine and elaborate carved dragon and hornbill tendril motif.
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| DAYAK MONKEY FIGURE
Dimensions: Height 4.75"
sku # B181
An East Kalimantan Bahau monkey figure. Well executed and unusual piece
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| EARLY DAYAK TOOL
Dimensions:Height 14"
sku # B212
An early Dayak tool used for cutting grass, an aso motif carving on one end and on the reverse was a similar carving which has since worn form age and handling. A superb Modang Early piece.
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| FANTASTIC KENYAH SHIELD
Dimensions: Height 49", Width 16"
Provenance: Ex-East Australian Collection.
sku # B196
Lightweight wooden plank reinforced by four horizontal bands of bound rattan. The obverse is always adorned with a complicated curvilinear decoration, the central element of which is the head of a demon or "antu gasi" with large circular eyes and mouth bristling with fangs.Also known as "udoq" or "kambe" according to Bernard Sellato, is invested with powers to ward off evil spirits. The lower and upper registers show pairs of "aso" sort of dragon dogs, underworld figures. On the reverse intricate design twist around the grip, their bodies terminating in tight coils. Painted with natural earth pigments (tree sap).
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| FINE DAYAK BENUAK FIGURES
A pair fo male and female Benuak Dayak figures, both standing, carved with large ears and round protruding eyes.Definitely carve
sku # B134
Dimensions: Male Height 7.5", Female Height 7.25"
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| FINE DAYAK SUN HAT WITH FEATHERS
Dimensions: Height 24", Width 24"
sku # B24
Very finely woven rattan Kenyah/Kayan Sun hat with human form figures throughout the hat, trade cloth and hornbill feathers. This type hat was used usually by women while working in the fields, to shade the the baby, while in the baby carrier. Early to mid 20th Cent.
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| FINE KAYAN DAYAK TATTOO INK BLOCK
Dimensions: Height 7".....Provenance: Formerly from an old California collection, USA
sku # B28
A carved wood tattooing ink block, presented on a custom wood and metal display stand. It features incised stylized "Naga" design - Dragons.
This one with finial, likely dates to the early to mid 20th century.
This example has a name carved in the back which appears to read Antai.
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| HORNBILL AND DRAGON MASK -TOPENG HUDOQ
Dimensions: Height 17.5", Width 16"
sku # B146
his is probably the most sacred of all Dayak masks in the Upper Mahakam , Kalimantan, the Hornbill and Dragon Mask "Topeng Hudoq". Possibly Bahau or Kenyah Dayak. A large mask painted in trade paints of red, off white and black with dragon and plant motifs.This mask has it's original bite stick present and has old patina from use, it is also an unusual mask as it is adorned with breast-like eyes as opposed to glass mirror discs usually used. These masks were almost always female, but it is an unsure subject, as the breast-like eyes in this mask and the usually adorned pendodulous earrings (not present here) would suggest female connotations, while the hornbill feathers and the fact that a man is always behind the mask has strong male connotations. Used during festivals to reunite the rice spirits with the growing of rice. A mask of Hiraang Lejau Midaang, a god from Apau Lagaan. Both top ear ornaments (fangs) on this mask is missing. Usually this mask would be worn with a skin or rattan hat inserted with the tail feathers of the hornbill, The feathers carry their own messages, One denotes a war leader and two a successful head hunter.Usually this mask would be worn with a skin or rattan hat inserted with the tail feathers of the hornbill, The feathers carry their own messages, One denotes a war leader and two a successful head hunter. This mask is without the top hat and feathers. REFERENCES : Masks of Kalimantan by Michael Heppell pg 16 and 40 and Hornbill and Dragon by Bernard Sellato page 212 shows an identical mask.
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| KAYAN MASK
Dimensions: Height 9", Width5.75"
sku # B162
A simple form Kayan mask of human form it’s tongue out, probably a mask used for amusement too. Painted with red tradepaint, a rattan cord is used to secure the mask to the wearer.
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| KAYAN TIGER MASK
Dimensions: Height 10.5", Width 6.5"
sku # B147
Early and rare tiger mask. Painted with trade paints of black, white and red on wood. Bite stick present. Used with patina throughout. Ulu Mahakam, Kalimantan.Sold with custom mounted stand.
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| KENYAH DAYAK BEADED PANEL
Dimensions: Height 19.5", Width 11.5"
sku # B122
A beaded panel of yellow, orange, red, white, green and blue small glass trade beads. The motif, of a kenyah human form of a woman wearing a green top and red pants, with tendril dragon hands and feet in mainly in yellow, surrounded by two , four headed dragons, each with two white heads and two orange heads. Atop are two hornbills and under the figures legs are two tigers. All beads are strung by string and the panel terminates around a thick cord of the same material. Elaborately executed and in pristine condition.
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| KENYAH DAYAK BEADED PANEL
Dimensions:Height 12.5", Length 10.5
sku # B121
A beaded panel of yellow, orange, red, white, green and lt and dark blue small glass trade beads. The motif, of a kenyah human form with tendril dragon hands and feet in mainly in yellow, surrounded by four white dragons. All beads are strung by natural string and the panel terminates around a thick cord of the same material.
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| KENYAH GODLY MASK
Approximate Dimensions: Height 27", Width 27"
sku # B130
A Kenyah dayak mask , likely from the mid 20th Cent, carved with with Dragon (Naga) & Tendril motif ears.Painted with off white red and black trade paints throughout the mask, characteristic curled chin intact. These godly masks of this size is usually hung on the walls or rafters of the house, but this piece has the eyeholes cut out to be worn. Reverse, dark patina displaying signs of use. Similar references : Hornbill and Dragon by Bernard Sellato pg 213.
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| KENYAH HEADRESS ORNAMENT
Dimensions: Height 11.5"...
sku # B178
An early brass headress ornament, usually mounted on the rattan headress.adorned with feathers - Kenyah Dayak
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| KENYAH MONKEY & NAGA
Dimensions:Height 8.5" x 11.5"
sku # B187
This piece was formerly fixed to a rice storage barn in a Kenyah Village. It represents a monkey and a dragon (naga) .Painted in white and baby blue and has chalky appreance to the pigments froom exposure to weather. In situ images available on request.
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| KENYAH SUN HAT
Dimensions: 31"
sku # B148
This is one of the largest and most beautiful sun hats I have come across, the fine textile figurative facial figures representing Kenyah gods with tendril-like ears with elaborate, old and fine central panel of beads that displays 8 complete dragons and a 10 pointed star. Some loss of beads due to old loose strings, now secured and stable.
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| MASTERCARVED CARVED RATTAN BOARD
Dimensions: Height 22", Width 7.5"
sku # B21
A well executed carved board for weaving. Stylized "antu", ghost figure. Back exhibits lots of wear with countless scratches, the result from weaving.
Board is thin and in lightwood, for portability and is very well preserved.
A fine and early to middle 20th Century piece.
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| MODANG FISHING TOOL
Dimensions: Height 8"
sku # B163
A modang dayak wood fishing tool with an aso (dragon) motif.
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| MODANG HUDOQ MASK
Dimensions: Height 17".
sku # B166
A Modang Hudoq - "Topeng Tonggap" the God of Rhino mask named Epau Legean. This is the mask used as the leader for the Hudoq dance ritual for rice planting .The Rhino is the god that protects the people during this harvest and planting season. East Kalimantan.
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| MODANG POISON SPOON
Dimensions: Height 10", Width 2"
sku # B137
A superbly carved spoon with a gurdian figure and the "Aso" dragon/dog, At the base another figure carved in relief. Used for making poison for darts.
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| MODANG/ BAHAU MASK
Dimensions: Height 16", Width 13"
sku # B157
An animal mask painted in the traditional Modang colors of red, white and black. This was not a mask used in dances but hung on the communial wall.
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| NAGA
Dimensions: Height : Head 11", Tail 13"
sku # B164
A Dayak Dragon head and tail sculpture that was previously attached to a ceremonial box . Custom mounted on a metal stand
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| NAGA ORNAMENTS
Dimensions: Height Head approx 13.5" ,Tail approx 15.5"
sku # B189
Attachments from each end of a box used to house remains. Open scroll work on the tail and stylized head.
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| OLD CANE SUGAR PRESS
Dimensions: Height 30", Width 6"
sku # B159
An old and heavily weathered dayak cane sugar press used for making sugar. This is an unusually small and a very early piece that measures 30" x 6". It makes a fine display.
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| OLD DAYAK TATTOO INK BLOCK
Dimensions: Height 3 1/8”.....
Provenance: Formerly from an old California collection,USA
sku # B29
A carved wood tattooing ink block, presented on a custom wood and metal display stand. It features incised stylized Naga design - Dragons. Likely dates from the late 19th century to early 20th century.
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| PADI POUNDER FRAGMENT
Dimensions: Height 18.5"
sku # B180
A very early mid section of a padi pounder. Carved with very intricate scroll-like naga (dragon) the round parts represents the eye's of the naga. Found in the river East Kalimantan. Ironwood.
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| PISAU RAUT
Dimensions: Height 17"
sku # B216
A knife commonly used for stripping rattan, cutting betelnut and carving. Features an unusual carving of 2 figures , an upside down pregnant female back to back with a male figure with a long tongue probably that of a demon. With a zoomorphic figure on the top and a burial heirloom jar on the base. This piece exhibits a deep patina from use. Mid 20th Century. Custom mounted stand included.
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| RARE EARLY MODANG BAHAU DAYAK MASK
Dimensions: Height 12", Width 7".
Provenance: Formerly from an old Indonesian collection
sku # B31
A rare superb hand held mask, likely dating from the late 18th to early 19th Cent. Features protruding eyes and raised mouth resembling either ancestral or demon form, This piece clearly exhibits signs of age from weathering due to the length of time in a cave. Has a aged crack on top of mask, otherwise in very good and stable condition.
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| RARE BAHAU MASK
Dimensions:Height 9", Width 7.5"
sku # B141
A RARE and unusual Bahau dayak mask infilled resin eyes and mouth with shell inlays, painted with red natural earth pigment. Worn with old patina.Sold with custom mounted stand.
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| RARE BENUAK STONE FIGURE
Dimensions: Height 3"
sku # B155
A rare stone figure that features another face on it's back, old worn patina. Used to protect rice in the storage house.19th Cent.
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| RARE COPPER MANDAU
Dimensions: Height 25"
sku # B203
A very rare early copper ceremonial mandau, completely carved on one side of the blade with tin inlay, from West Kalimantan, Kayan people. Antler hilt carved with dragon, sprit of a trophy head and Aso motif. Blade features 4 dragons and a Hornbill design, wood scabbard with fine rattan binding. I have only ever seen one other reference (brass blade) in the book Iban Art by Michael Heppell Pg 129.
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| RARE DAYAK TIN PEAR SHAPED EARRINGS
Dimensions:Height 3", Width 1.5".
sku # B93
A pair of rare tin pear shaped earrings from the Kenyah Dayaks, probably that of an important individual. Most ear weights of this form are plain and made of brass.
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| RARE KAYAN MANDAU HILT
Dimensions:Height 5.5
sku # B183
Dragon motif with figure, deep rich patina.
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| RARE MODANG MASK
Dimensions: Height 11.5", Width 7"
sku # B158
A rare Modang dayak mask carved with a chin of an aso dragon/dog's mouth. Painted with black and res tradepaints. Stand not included.
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| STUNNING MANDAU HILT
Dimensions: Height 5.5 ", Width 3.25"
sku # B197
An antler mandau hilt by the Bahau Dayak group. Featuring 20 little protruding Aso heads in relief and a demon head on the top section. The handle itself is in a form of an abstract aso shape.
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| SUPERB BAHAU MASK
Dimensions:Height 9.75"
sku # B186
A rare and unusual Bahau Mask with protruding eyes and curled nose,painted in red, charcoal black and white with spiral motifs on each side
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