A Pair of Antique Dayak Iban Fertility Charms

A Pair of Antique Dayak Iban Fertility Charms

A pair of Dayak Iban fertility charms carved from antler, representing male and female figures in a stylized, human like form. Each figure is compact and hand carved, with softly rounded heads, minimal facial features, and arms bent inward toward the chest. The surfaces show a warm, aged patina with darker areas from handling and time, emphasizing their authenticity and use.

Beyond their physical form, these figures carry a quiet narrative of belief and tradition. Among the Iban people of Borneo, such charms were more than objects, they were companions in life’s most intimate hopes. Kept close within the home or carried during significant moments, they were associated with fertility, protection, and the continuity of family.

The pairing itself is essential: the taller, broader male and the smaller, more contained female together symbolize balance and union. Their worn surfaces suggest years of touch, perhaps held during prayers, rituals, or times of uncertainty. Though now still, they retain a sense of presence, as if they once stood witness to generations seeking blessing and renewal.

Male – 7.5 x 3.3 x 3 cm / 72g

Female – 6.5 x 2.8 x 3.5 cm / 47g

Material – antler

Price is for the pair and including shipping worldwide by DHL.