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In the early 1940s when the Dutch engaged in the Battle of Borneo, they found that the Dayak tribes of Central Kalimantan had a few weapons that certainly caught them off guard . . . spears (sangkoh) and most lethal, the blowpipe (sumpit) with its poison tip.…
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- Item Number: C-8406
- Provenance/Origin: Central Kalimantan, Borneo. Circa early 1900s
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 8.5" tall with lid on x 5" at widest point.
- Weight: 0.75 pound
- Price: $ 195.00 USD
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Detail: This medicine container was used by the Batak Tribes in Sumatra. Carved from one piece of wood. Singa (mythical protective creatures) heads are looking up on each end of the box. An ASO (human-like head) adorns the top of the lid. These boxes are used to store medicines or…
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- Item Number: C-7734
- Provenance/Origin: Sumatra. Circa mid- to late- 1900's
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 13.25" wide x 6.5" tall
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $195.00 USD
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Detail: Black shield with a 68” spear. Acquired from tribesman in the early 1970’s and brought to the US. Acquired from one of our US agents. Carved in the 1940’s or 1950’s. Gumwood shield. Spearhead wrapped in decorative metal that looks to be hand stamped designs.
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- Item Number: W-2854
- Provenance/Origin: Borneo. 1940's or 1950's
- Composition: Wood and metal
- Dimensions: Shield: 51" long x 11.5" wide; Spear: 68" long, blade only 8" long.
- Weight: Shield: 4.75 pounds; Spear: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $235.00 USD for set