Two Iban Dayak Carved Gourd Lime Boxes, Borneo, 19th Century Gustave Michael Pillig (Germany/Australia

Gustave Michael Pillig (Germany/Australia

circa 1780 - 1800

Measurements: Averaging 4

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

Two Iban Dayak Carved Gourd Lime Boxes, Borneo, 19th Century Gustave Michael Pillig (Germany/AustraliaA 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