Primitive Destinations International:  Authentic Indonesian Ethnic Art Collected Through Adventure

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"Dayak shield"
KSS 2014
From Kalimantan (west Borneo),Indonesia.
A shield Used during tribal war,head-hunting raids or ceremonies.
Made of very tough soft wood,binding together with strip rattan.It has heavy patina specially on the handle from heavely used. Some age cracks.In fairly good condition.
Height: 47 inches.
Width :12 1/2 inches.


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