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Motif & Meaning – Dayak Heritage

December 12, 2015 1 min read

The title is a misnomer as this note does not offer the meaning of this motif. This note only puts together several lifestyle objects to show that this motif has percolated many layers to become omnipresent.

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This motif stands elevated to the status of a  meme that is a signature of their identity!

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*photos taken on a trip in May 2012

Motif & Meaning – Dayak Heritage

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