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BRASS HAT ORNAMENTS FROM BORNEO ISLAND

 

 

 

 

 

 

1127: Coconut Grater. Hardwood, metal. L:28". 19th to early 20th century. Kayanic Dayak complex, Borneo Island, Indonesia.

Rare coconut grater with full animal figure, most likely an abstract variation of a dragon (Aso) or hunting dog.