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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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Chhepu (Chepu) is the brother of Garuda and is known for his bravery. He has been given a place at the top of many esotericstuff.com shrines as the “protector” from all dangers. Nagas (snake like dragons) are his esotericstuff.com food… yuk. This is carved from a single…
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- Item Number: M-6181
- Provenance/Origin: Nepal. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Wood
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 8" wide x 5" deep
- Weight: 1.25 pounds
- Price: $110.00 USD
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Detail: In Hinduism, the Nagas (snake) are an ancient race of snake-humans that brought fertility. In Java, these are wealthy underworld deities in a more dragon form. The two dragons have eight deities on their back and were thought to be creators of time itself. This wall art panel dates…
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- Item Number: F-6636
- Provenance/Origin: Java, Indonesia. Circa mid-1900's.
- Composition: Wood and paint
- Dimensions: 40.5" long x 13.5" tall
- Weight: 5.5 pounds
- Price: $285.00 USD