Fine Dyak carved Canoe Paddle

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A very fine Dayak paddle from South Borneo. Beautifully carved with floral panels to the blade and in bands along the handle. The carving and edges of the blade applied with red lac or pigment. Iban, Kapuas River, 19th century.
Southern Asia dyak dajak bahau iban

A very fine Dayak paddle from South Borneo. Beautifully carved with floral panels to the blade and in bands along the handle. The carving and edges of the blade applied with red

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