Dayak paddle, Borneo
Wood
H. 124 cm
Dayak paddle, Borneo
H. 48 13/16 in
Rare ceremonial paddle.
The base of the shaft has the classic Dayak paddle shape. The leaf-shaped blade is decorated with decorative geometric motifs, which can be seen on basketry and some early clothing (British Museum
N° As.3422 : fibre jacket acquired in 1866).
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