"Machete Monkey Handle, Nung Rawang Ethnic Group, Kachin Province, 19th Century, Burma."
Rare Machete handle carved in the shape of a monkey devouring a fruit, machete used to pick herbs.Protective machete used to repel monkeys when picking.
The monkey is shown eating a fruit. Beautiful deep patina, very good condition.
total length with base 32 cm, length of the wooden handle 28 cm, diameter 3 cm
Ethnic Rawang Nung, Kachin province, 19th century.
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