Two Iban Dayak Carved Gourd Lime Boxes, Borneo, 19th Century likely made from English oak

likely made from English oak

This elongated triangular shaped arrowhead features a raised mid rib extending to a tang

the set exemplifies the designer’s refined balance of sculptural form and expressive colour

Sold through Bay East Auctions in 2012 for $4

Two Iban Dayak Carved Gourd Lime Boxes, Borneo, 19th Century likely made from English oakA pair of finely preserved 19th Century carved gourd lime boxes from the Iban people of Samarinda, Borneo, Indonesia. Each vessel is intricately carved with traditional spiral motifs, rising to a rim encircled by a continuous zigzag border. The exterior surfaces retain traces of the original white lime wash, attesting to their age and authentic use. Presented on bespoke walnut museum display stands. Age: Late 19th Century, c1880's 1900 The Iban are an