| 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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| 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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| 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 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 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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| 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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| 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 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 MONKEY FIGURE
Dimensions: Height 4.75"
sku # B181
An East Kalimantan Bahau monkey figure. Well executed and unusual piece
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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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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| 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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