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Also included in this auction is a tiny ancient amulet of the Dayak people, field-collected in the remote interior of Borneo during the 1970s. Small in size, yet rich in presence and history, this remarkable object once formed part of the spiritual world of the Dayak. A rare survivor from an earlier era, untouched by the tourist trade and carrying the deep patina of age and use.

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Alongside my passion for these unique cultural objects, I recently published my book ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam ‘ in which I describe personal encounters and experiences in Papua. 
Sold by Koos Knol, ethnographer and anthropologist, dealer of Papua Tribal Art for more than 30 years, 

NIEUWSTE BOEK VAN KOOS KNOL

 ‘Ik droomde dat je kwam’ 

Een prachtig en meeslepend boek vol verhalen over Papua, met een bijzondere mix van avontuur, cultuur en persoonlijke ontmoetingen. De auteur neemt je mee van Raja Ampat tot de Asmat, van Yapen tot de Vogelkop, in een warme en levendige vertelstijl. Inclusief fotokatern van Roy Villevoye.
Prijs: €22,95  
Gesigneerd exemplaar  
Kan worden meegezonden met de verzending, dus geen extra verzendkosten.  
Wordt het niet meegezonden, dan komt er €4,- bij.

Google: Papua Blues en Ik droomde dat je kwam 
( Uitgeverij Noordboek in Gorredijk.  

Adriaan van Dis besprak p 16 mei 2026 mijn beide boeken in zijn podcast: ‘Van Dis ongefilterd’ hier is de link:

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2S6FzbhX3Ipj5GOMTxfAVA?si=yT5wM4QOTPu_HcL6Mb9aJA


Late 20th century - Wood - Fair condition

An ancient amulet - Dayak - borneo  (No reserve price)

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Reserve price

No reserve price

Closing date

Sunday

tomorrow

today

Budget

From

Location

The Netherlands

Belgium

Germany

France

Italy

Spain

Portugal

Switzerland

Greece

Hong Kong

Hungary

Luxembourg

Poland

Romania

Sweden

Singapore

Size

S (10–40 cm)

M (40–80 cm)

L (over 80 cm)

XS (under 10 cm)

Dimensions

Height

Width

Depth

Object

Tribal sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Tribal art and objects

Statue

Sculpture

Asian art and objects

Tribal masks

Tribal weaponry and shields

Figure

Tribal architectural ornaments

Decorative ornament

Carving

Asian sculptures statues carvings and figurines

Wayang golek

Carved skull

Asian prints paintings and scrolls

Painting

Bell shrine

Rostrum on stand

Skull

Bust

Puppet

Shield

Didgeridoo

Architectural ornament

Country of origin

Indonesia

Myanmar/Burma

Nepal

Thailand

Papua New Guinea

Myanmar

North America

South America

Asia

Cambodia

Tibet

U.S.

Canada

China

Colombia

India

Laos

Vietnam

United States

Material

Wood

Bronze

Steel

Stone

Brass

Teak

Sandstone

Wood (Teak)

Silver

Shell

Gold plated

Gold

Copper

Glass

Djati

Damask

Iron (cast)

Wood (Satinwood)

Ceramic

Alabaster

Bamboo

Bone

Composite

Leather

Plaster

Gender

Unisex

Condition

Good condition

Excellent condition

Fair condition

Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes

Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear

As new - unused

Fair condition, see description

Needs restoration

Mint

Very good condition - slightly used with small signs of wear

Good condition - used with some signs of wear

Fair condition -  heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing

Extras

Road Case

Period

Late 20th century

Mid 20th century

Early 20th century

2020+

20th century

1950-1960

1990-2000

1930-1940

2026

Late 19th century

1850-1900

2000-2010

Chulalongkorn: Rama V (1868-1910)

1940-1950

1960-1970

1970-1980

1900-1910

1920-1930

2010-2020

Mid 19th century

Certification

Non-CITES species

American Gemological Labs (AGL)

No laboratory report

Subject

Mythology

Religion

Style

Antique

Art Deco

Folk Art

Antique inspired

Renaissance

Technique

Oil painting

Signature

Not signed

Replica

Original

Signed

Edition

Colour

Black

Brown

Grey

Green

White

Multicolour

Yellow

Pink

Beige

Culture

Asmat

Hopi

Dani

Iban Dayak

Inuit

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