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Kayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural Indonesia

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Kayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural Indonesia

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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. Ex. Marc Pinto, Perth. Ex. Bonham's African and Oceanic Art, sale no. 22484, lot no. 22.Dimensions: 15.5 in. x 1.5 in. / 39.4 cm. x 3.8 cm. Circa Late 19th century. On a custom museum mount.

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Kayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural Indonesia

Name: Kayan-Dayak Borneo Blowgun Figural Indonesia
SKU: 57040404
Price: 2000 USD
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