Extra Large Iban Lupong Billion / Belian Wood Container. Dayak. Borneo

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This 20+” medicine container is carved from a single trunk of Belian or Ironwood and adorned with Buah Berinjan, creeper vines and anthropomorphic figures.  Deep motifs.

Hand carved by a well known craftsman, Tusau, in the late 1900s.

In excellent condition.

 

SOLD.  Thanks so much M.S. !

 

 

 

  • Item Number: C-8515
  • Provenance/Origin: Borneo. Artist Tusau. Circa late-1900s
  • Composition: Belian or Ironwood
  • Dimensions: 20.5" tall (with lid on) x ~10" in diameter
  • Weight: 12.5 pounds
  • Price: $ 520.00 USD