Large Carved Wooden Paddle Dayak Islands Borneo Indonesia Asia 20th Century

Large paddle of Dayak culture*, originating from the Borneo Islands (Indonesia - Southeast Asia), made of wood carved with geometric and stylized patterns, from the early 20th century. This paddle is in good general condition, good quality. Note: repair in the tip of the paddle (see red arrow), some scratches and wear from use on the wood, see photos. * The Dayak (or Daya) are a group of indigenous peoples of the islands of Borneo, shared between Indonesia and Malaysia, of Sumatra and Celebes. This population is divided into approximately 450 ethnic groups. Among the most important Dayak groups, we can cite the Kayan and the Kenyah, from the center and east of Borneo, the Ngadju from the south of Borneo, the Dayak from the southwest of the island, the Iban or Dayak, from the sea to Sarawak. At the beginning of the 21st century, the number of Dayak of Borneo is estimated at more than 4 million. ATTENTION: FOR A DELIVERY QUOTE PLEASE CONTACT US WITH CITY AND COUNTRY OF DESTINATION. BE CAREFUL: PLEASE CONTACT US FOR THE DELIVERY PRICE. Dimensions Blade dimensions 53 cm x 7.5 cm Total length 110 cm Reference: F30 1214 All photos are on: www.antiques-delaval.com