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Dayak Headhunters Basket, C 1920,Monkey Head and Tail Decoration
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Dayak Headhunters Basket, C 1920,Monkey Head and Tail Decoration

1900 - 1920
Sold 13 February 2022 · Curious Antiques
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Description

Rare and unusual Dayak tribal headhunters basket, c 1920. It comprises a woven basket decorated with Monkey skulls and tails and dates from the transitional period when the Dayak people were being prevented from displaying human skulls on their cultural artifacts. The skulls have aged well with great colour /patina and the whole piece has a real tribal presence.Overall condition is good in line with its age and use.

Size: 32 cm long / tall x 30 cm wide x 17 cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
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SA735044
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

Description
Rare and unusual Dayak tribal headhunters basket, c 1920. It comprises a woven basket decorated with Monkey skulls and tails and dates from the transitional period when the Dayak people were being prevented from displaying human skulls on their cultural artifacts. The skulls have aged well with great colour /patina and the whole piece has a real tribal presence.Overall condition is good in line with its age and use.

Size: 32 cm long / tall x 30 cm wide x 17 cm deep.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 1920s.

Height
32cm (12.60")
Width
30cm (11.81")
Depth
17cm (6.69")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA735044
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I Dayak Headhunters Basket, c 1920,Monkey Head and Tail Decoration SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Curious Antiques
Telephone 07795 237 189
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Curious Antiques
Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
Verified Since Jun 2015
Items For Sale 139
Items Sold 374
Curious Antiques
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Location: Curious Antiques, Timeline Antiques Centre, Midland Road, North Walsham, Norfolk, NR28 9JR, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/curious
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Dayak Headhunters Basket, c 1920,Monkey Head and Tail Decoration
Dayak Headhunters Basket, c 1920,Monkey Head and Tail Decoration
Ref: SA735044
Dayak Headhunters Basket, c 1920,Monkey Head and Tail Decoration
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  • Period1900 - 1920
  • SizeH 32 cm (13 in) x W 30 cm (12 in) x D 17 cm (7 in)
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