Unknown Dayak group. West Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Hardwood. L: 17" (43.2 cm), W: 2" (5.1 cm), D: 2" (5.1 cm).

Boat-shaped object carrying 8 gongs and 2 drums.
The piece was photographed in a vertical position, but it was likely viewed horizontally and
suspended with rattan or cordage from the end pegs, perhaps as part of a soul boat structure.
The gong/drum imagery may have represented the use of these musical instruments during funerary or other rituals.

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