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Originally Posted by naturalist
Based on my time working in Borneo from 2004 until today. Tools that are used daily, are usually built strong and neat, even though in most cases aren't fancy (sophisticated complex rattan braid and carving). I guess your items, came from someone who was visiting Borneo for a relatively short time, she/he may be asked something memorable. Since to have neat braiding and nice carving will take a relatively long time. That's why the ambang (i guess it falls to ambang instead of Mandau) and the blowpipe in very crude quality of rattan braiding, but i am sure it will work well but may not last long. Tourist items usually are carved with various degrees of quality.
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Ah cool, thanks for the firsthand knowledge. Your guess makes a lot of sense. There were some African pieces in the lot as well so I’m guessing the previous owner travelled a lot