Bone Calendar & Diary, Indonesia

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Detail: Likely a water buffalo rib, this was used as a diary and calendar by tribes. Note the geckos, serpent and figure drawings. Likely from Borneo. Circa mid-1900’s or earlier. Very good condition. Quite a remarkable piece and very hard to find.

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Item Number: O-8700
Provenance/Origin: Borneo. Circa mid-1900's or earlier
Composition: Buffalo bone
Dimensions: 16" long
Weight: 4.2 ounces
Price: $85.00 USD

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