Measuring stick "tun-tun" · Indonesia - Borneo, Dayak · ID: 3053127
Price
EUR 1,200plus 27 % commission, VAT, transport and insurance
Provenance
Aalderink, Amsterdam, The NetherlandsSize
H: 51,5 cm
H: 20.3 inch
Description
wood, miniature beads,
The Dayak placed traps to catch wild boar. To set the proper height of the trip cord, they used a special measuring stick, called “tun-tun”.
The figurative charms carved at the top of the “tun-tun” were believed to magically “call the boar to their death”.
The object Measuring stick “tun-tun” with the object ID 3053127 was part of the auction Auction 106 on April 25, 2026, lot number 132 at that time and is currently available for EUR 1,200 in Open sale.
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