Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Sarawak, Iban Dayak peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden quiver known as a tolor or telenga used for storing thin, poison-tipped darts. The cylindrical container is accentuated with intricately incised curvilinear motifs, perhaps representing mythological creatures, and lined with two braided rattan ringlets. Secured to one side is a prong-shaped handle that doubles as a belt clip, and the top is capped with a bell-shaped lid bearing additional curvilinear decorations. Size (w/ lid): 2.6" W x 12.6" H (6.6 cm x 32 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Dr. Gallagher collection, Sydney, Australia, acquired in Kuching, Malaysia in 1982
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Condition
Finial atop lid missing as shown. Minor abrasions to handle, body, and lid, with a couple of stable hairline fissures to quiver body, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.