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Kayan-Dayak Blowgun Tip Indonesia, Ex. Bonham's

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Kayan-Dayak Blowgun Tip Indonesia, Ex. Bonham's

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Borneo. Hand forged iron. This dates to a period of active headhunting amongst the Kayan-Dayak peoples who had a collective belief in Animism. Taking heads was a means of revenge, and also a way of seizing the strength and power of enemies. One of the few known examples. Circa late 19th Century.Ex. Marc Pinto, Perth. Ex. Bonham's African and Oceanic Art, sale no. 22484, lot no. 22. 15.5 in. x 1.5 in. / 39.4 cm. x 3.81 cm.

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Kayan-Dayak Blowgun Tip Indonesia, Ex. Bonham's

Name: Kayan-Dayak Blowgun Tip Indonesia, Ex. Bonham's
SKU: 49283684
Price: 4000 USD
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