Rare Dayak headhunters basket, monkey heads,c1920

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Rare and unusual Dayak tribal headhunters basket,c1920.It comprises a woven basket decorated with monkey heads and tails and dates from the transitional period where the Dayak people were being prevented from displaying human skulls on their cultural artefacts. 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: 32cm long x30cm wide x17cm deep.
Date1920s Codeas1056a014 Price SOLD £895.00 StatusSold SellerCurious Antiques Telephone07795 237189Non UK callers :+44 7795 237189 Emailinfo@curiousantiques.co.uk

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