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pendant earring Stand included. Circa 1960. Height with stand: 14 cm / 5.5 inches Mamuli (H x W): 10.5 x 9.5 cm / 4.1 x 3.7 inches Weight: 100 grams After packing: 0.3 kg / 0.6 lb Social functional level such Mamuli are lavish prestige objects(pendant and earring). In earlier times the Sumbanese practiced artificial elongation of the earlobes. Thus, mamuli were worn as ear ornaments, but today they are hung around the neck as pendants or attached to garments. The overall forms of mamuli represent stylized female genitalia; however, each is considered either male or female depending on its secondary characteristics. Male mamuli, such as the present work, have flaring bases, which, in the finest examples, are embellished with minute figures of humans, animals, or other subjects. I will ship via Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insured. Read the full article

Carved Pole / a large Tunggal Panaluan staff of the Batak Tribe. More poles here. Height: 174 cm / 68.5 inches Width(largest point): 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.8 lb After packing: 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide.   Read the full article

BEADED PANEL Carrier / traditional baby backpack. More carrier here. Height: 36.5 cm / 14.4 inches Base: 42 x 17.5 cm / 16.5 x 6.9 inches Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb After packing: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb . FREE SHIPPING for several small items from my store if you combine shipment, such as earrings, small statues, book, ANYTHING that will fit into the empty spaces of this beads carrier, do email me, thanks! I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured. Shipping Price: USD 90 worldwide. The Orang Ulu tribal groups are diverse, and they typically live in longhouses elaborately decorated with murals and woodcarvings. They are also well known for their intricate beadwork / beaded panel detailed tattoos, rattan weaving, and other tribal crafts. The Orang Ulu tribes can also be identified by their unique music - distinctive sounds from their sapes, a plucked boat-shaped lute, formerly with two strings, nowadays usually with four strings. They also practice Kanjet, a form of traditional dance. Read the full article

CARVED WOOD / Borneo panel of an Aso Naga. Circa 1940, due to aging the carved wood panel has split lines as shown, but otherwise it is a lovely Borneo piece to add to your wall collection. A prowess mythical object for the Dayak Kayan warriors. Size: 29 x 67 cm / 11.4 x 26.4 inches Thickness: 2.5 cm / 1 inch Weight: 4.2 kg / 9.2 lb After packing: 5.5 kg / 12 lb Wikipedia: The Dayak or Dyak or Dayuh are the native people of Borneo. It is a loose term for over 200 riverine and hill-dwelling ethnic subgroups, located principally in the central and southern interior of Borneo. The Dayak were animist in belief such as the mythical creature Aso; however, many converted to Islam and since the 19th century there has been mass conversion to Christianity. Indonesia, Asia Shipping by Aramex courier. Therefore, delivery and handling duration 8 to 10 working days. Read the full article

Dayak Carrier / Borneo Dayak carrier. Height: 36 cm / 14.2 inches Base: 39 x 25 cm / 15.4 x 9.8 inches Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lb After packing: 3 kg / 6.6 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 9 kg / 19.8 lb . FREE SHIPPING for several small items from my store if you combine shipment, such as earrings, small statues, book, ANYTHING that will fit into the empty spaces of this child carrier, do email me, thanks! I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured. Shipping Price: USD 105 worldwide. The Dayak people of Borneo possess an indigenous account of their history, mostly in oral literature, partly in writing in papan turai (wooden records), and partly in common cultural customary practices.   Read the full article

CHINESE BOWL / Peranakan jar . Well kept and beautiful aging patina. Circa 1965. For the Chinese, these are auspicious symbols of prosperity and good fortune. Baba Nyonya wedding collection. Height: 25 cm / 9.8 inches Diameter: 26 cm / 10.2 inches Weight: 4.1 kg / 9 lb After packing: 5.5 kg / 12 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide. Insured.   Read the full article

Borneo Carrier / traditional child backpack. Beads Carrier. Height: 32 cm / 12.6 inches Base: 43 x 17.5 cm / 16.9 x 6.9 inches Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb After packing: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 6.5 kg / 14 lb Free shipping for several small items from my store if you combine shipment, such as earrings, small statues, book, ANYTHING that will fit into the empty spaces of this carrier, do email me, thanks! I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured. Shipping Price: USD 85 worldwide. Read the full article

Child Carrier / Borneo Dayak carrier. Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inches Base: 45 x 16.5 cm / 17.7 x 6.5 inches Weight: 1 kg / 2.2 lb After packing: 2.5 kg / 7.7 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 7.5 kg / 16.5 lb . FREE SHIPPING for several small items from my store if you combine shipment, such as earrings, small statues, book, ANYTHING that will fit into the empty spaces of this child carrier, do email me, thanks! I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured. Shipping Price: USD 90 worldwide. The Orang Ulu tribal groups are diverse, and they typically live in longhouses elaborately decorated with murals and woodcarvings. They are also well known for their intricate beadwork detailed tattoos, rattan weaving, and other tribal crafts. The Orang Ulu tribes can also be identified by their unique music - distinctive sounds from their sapes, a plucked boat-shaped lute, formerly with two strings, nowadays usually with four strings. They also practice Kanjet, a form of traditional dance. Read the full article

Mythical Boat / Tribal Boat. Toba Batak, Indonesia. The miniature boat is in excellent condition, circa 1985. Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of ethnic groups found in the highlands of North Sumatra Indonesia. Length: 58 cm / 22.8 inches Height(with stand): 25 cm / 9.8 inches Boat width: 13 cm / 5.1 inches Weight: 1.6 kg / 3.5 lb After packing: 3 kg / 6.6 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 5 kg / 11 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide. Read the full article

RITUAL STAFF / one pair Tunggal Panaluan stick of the Batak Tribe. More poles here. Height: 159 & 168 cm / 62.6 & 66.1 inches Width(largest point): 14 & 15 cm / 5.5 & 5.9 inches Weight: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb After packing: 4 kg / 8.8 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide. Read the full article

PESTLE MORTAR / Traditional Borneo Lesung. In Borneo the Lesung refers to a tool for punching substance, usually pepper and rice. Massive mortar pestle set, the mortar itself measures a staggering 1460mm in length. More wooden sculpture here. Pestle (H x L x W): 28 x 60 x 39 cm / 11 x 23.6 x 15.4 inches Mortar length: 146 cm / 57.5 inches Total weight: 17.7 kg / 38.9 lb After packing: 21 kg / 46 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured. Read the full article

CHINESE JAR / Peranakan jar . Well kept in excellent condition, exquisite color. Circa 1965. For the Chinese, Phoenix are auspicious symbols of prosperity and good fortune. Baba Nyonya wedding collection. Height: 22 cm / 8.7 inches Diameter: 21 cm / 8.3 inches Weight: 2.8 kg / 6.1 lb After packing: 4 kg / 8.8 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide. Insured. Read the full article

Serpent Boat / Tribal Boat. Toba Batak, Indonesia. The miniature boat is in excellent condition, circa 1990. Batak is a collective term used to identify a number of ethnic groups found in the highlands of North Sumatra Indonesia. Length: 58 cm / 22.8 inches Height(with stand): 21 cm / 8.3 inches Boat width: 10 cm / 3.9 inches Weight: 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb After packing: 2.5 kg / 5.5 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide. Read the full article

Traditional Bottle / tribal container. I've clean away the dust, in excellent condition. The Dayak Bahau is an ethnic group in West Kutai Regency, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. Therefore, they are the same tribes that carry the infamous Hudog Mask and Hudog Dance. Height: 27 cm / 10.6 inches Width: 21 cm / 8.3 inches Weight: 0.8 kg / 1.7 inches After packing: 2 kg / 4.4 lb Volumetric weight(HxWxL/5000): 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide, insured. Read the full article

Badik Badek dagger of Batak Indonesia. Scabbard & hilt made traditionally from real latex(not wood) of the rubber tree. No more than 20 years old, damage free. Sometimes referred to as a butterfly knife due to its shape, but not to be confused with the Chinese or Filipino butterfly knives. To carry a badik, one has to insert it in a waist-band. The badik, said to be the most popular dagger among Malays, originally originated from Sumatra and Jawa, but has been falling out of use in recent times. Total: 41 cm / 16.1 inches Blade: 25 cm / 9.8 inches Weight: 0.4kg / 0.88 lb After packing: 1 kg / 2.2 lb I will ship via Registered Mail, 14 working days worldwide, insured. Item is photoed from every possible angle for a buyers peace of mind. shipping to worldwide $30 Read the full article

Carved Pole / a large Tunggal Panaluan staff of the Batak Tribe. More poles here. Height: 174 cm / 68.5 inches Width(largest point): 16.5 cm / 6.5 inches Weight: 2.2 kg / 4.8 lb After packing: 3.5 kg / 7.7 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide.   Read the full article

CHINESE BOWL / Peranakan jar . Well kept and beautiful aging patina. Circa 1965. For the Chinese, these are auspicious symbols of prosperity and good fortune. Baba Nyonya wedding collection. Height: 25 cm / 9.8 inches Diameter: 26 cm / 10.2 inches Weight: 4.1 kg / 9 lb After packing: 5.5 kg / 12 lb I will ship via Courier Service(5-7 working days) worldwide. Insured.   Read the full article