1638 Old Borneo Dayak Comb

Large comb.

Artistically carved comb with beads set inside

A rare example of Dayak art.

But as Dayak art can be found in a variety of mediums, this is not surprising.

Likely early 1900s

29 x 14.5cm


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Museum Examples:

The British Museum

A Japanese Soldier's Ethnography of Molu Island (1944-45)


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