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Borneo Dayak Carved Horn & Wood Medicine Container

COT33

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Borneo, early 20th c. This traditional Dayak medicine container is made in 2 pieces. The upright piece is carved from wood representing ancestor spirits at the prow of a boat. The horizontal piece is a carved animal horn.  Dayak is the general name used for the various indigenous tribal groups living in Borneo, which is now called Kalimantan.

Replaced wooden hinge pin. Condition commensurate with age & use, see photos

25"