Dayak mandau handle from Borneo - Iban Dayak - Indonesia

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Nearly 20 years' experience in Indonesian and Oceanian art with museum expertise.

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An expertly carved Dayak mandau bone handle from Borneo, with a rammed rope wrap and a flying Aso motif, ideal for collectors of Indonesian ethnographic wood and bone works.

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This is from an old collection of a Mandau bone handle. Made by skilled carver from the kayan-kenyah tribe of Borneo. The handle is beautifully carved with flying Aso which resembles i larger shadow of it self with its protruding tongue and powerful eyes. The handle is also finely carved with tendril motif and nicely wrapped with rope.

Seller's Story

Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination. Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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This is from an old collection of a Mandau bone handle. Made by skilled carver from the kayan-kenyah tribe of Borneo. The handle is beautifully carved with flying Aso which resembles i larger shadow of it self with its protruding tongue and powerful eyes. The handle is also finely carved with tendril motif and nicely wrapped with rope.

Seller's Story

Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination. Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
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Details

No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Iban Dayak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
Bone
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Excellent condition
Title of artwork
Dayak mandau handle from Borneo
Height
20 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
100 g
The NetherlandsVerified
1090
Objects sold
97.74%
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