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Robert · 8th January 2013, 04:09 AM

Hello Michael and thank you very much for you help and for posting your wonderful example.
Rick, I have never heard of 'Kleenwood' before. Can you tell me where to purchase this product?
I cannot help but noticed that no one has offered their opinion on whether or not this it a tourist item or a working piece. Please do not worry about offending as I have developed some pretty thick skin over the years and would not want to represent this for something it is not. Again my thanks to everyone for all your help.

Regards,
Robert

VANDOO · 8th January 2013, 05:40 AM

I WOULD AGREE IT IS LIKELY FROM BORNEO AS THE CARVING LOOKS MORE DAYAK THAN SUMATRAN. I WOULD THINK IT IS MADE AS A TOOL FOR LOCALS BUT OF COURSE A TOURIST COULD PICK ONE UP AT THE LOCAL SHOPS OR PERHAPS TRADE OR BUY FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. THE WRITING IN PENCIL MAKES ME THINK PERHAPS IT BELONGED TO SOMEONE AND DIDN'T COME FROM THE STORE LIKE THAT. A INTERESTING ITEM.

Sajen · 9th January 2013, 06:04 PM

Have to agree, after a closer look it seems to be Sarawak carving.
Never have noticed the affinity of Batak and Sarawak carving.

8th January 2013, 04:09 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Michael and thank you very much for you help and for posting your wonderful example. Rick, I have never heard of 'Kleenwood' before. Can you tell me where to purchase this product? I cannot help but noticed that no one has offered their opinion on whether or not this it a tourist item or a working piece. Please do not worry about offending as I have developed some pretty thick skin over the years and would not want to represent this for something it is not. Again my thanks to everyone for all your help. Regards, Robert

8th January 2013, 05:40 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I WOULD AGREE IT IS LIKELY FROM BORNEO AS THE CARVING LOOKS MORE DAYAK THAN SUMATRAN. I WOULD THINK IT IS MADE AS A TOOL FOR LOCALS BUT OF COURSE A TOURIST COULD PICK ONE UP AT THE LOCAL SHOPS OR PERHAPS TRADE OR BUY FROM AN INDIVIDUAL. THE WRITING IN PENCIL MAKES ME THINK PERHAPS IT BELONGED TO SOMEONE AND DIDN'T COME FROM THE STORE LIKE THAT. A INTERESTING ITEM.

9th January 2013, 06:04 PM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,165	Have to agree, after a closer look it seems to be Sarawak carving. Never have noticed the affinity of Batak and Sarawak carving.