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Antique Dayak Ritual Poison Container.  Lid.  Central Kalimantan.  Borneo

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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.… Continue reading

Dayak Tribal Medicine Box, Sumatra

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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… Continue reading

Black Dayak Shield & Spear Set, Borneo

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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. This item has been… Continue reading
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