Dayak Lundayeh Ceremonial Rattan Basket ‘Tayen’

Dayak Lundayeh Ceremonial Rattan Basket ‘Tayen’

The ‘Tayen’ is a traditional ceremonial basket crafted by the Lundayeh, an indigenous Dayak community from Borneo, particularly in Sarawak, Malaysia, and parts of Kalimantan, Indonesia. This exquisite basket reflects the rich cultural heritage and artisanal mastery of the Lundayeh people.

Design & Craftsmanship:

• The Tayen is meticulously handwoven from natural rattan, with added colored strips dyed in vibrant hues of red, green, blue, and yellow, creating intricate geometric and symbolic patterns.

• The body of the basket is conically tapered, wider at the top and narrowing at the base, reinforced vertically with red-painted wooden or bamboo slats, adding both structure and visual contrast.

• Around the top rim, a finely coiled weave enhances durability and adds to the basket’s ornate beauty.

• Bright red fabric straps, tied on either side, are traditionally used for carrying the Tayen on the back or for ceremonial tying purposes.

Symbolism & Usage:

• The motifs woven into the Tayen often carry protective, ancestral, or fertility symbolism, embodying spiritual and communal values.

• It is commonly used during rituals, harvest festivals, and important life-cycle ceremonies such as weddings or rites of passage.

• More than just utilitarian, the Tayen serves as a cultural emblem, representing status, identity, and connection to the Lundayeh ancestral land and customs.

Cultural Significance:

• The Tayen is a testament to the Dayak Lundayeh’s deep relationship with nature, using sustainable materials and age-old techniques passed down through generations.

H – 37 x 30 x 30 cm / 474 g

Base size 14 x 15 cm

Price include shipping by air mail.