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The Dayak Iban people of Borneo are well-known for their spiritual beliefs and artistry, which are deeply embedded in their daily lives, rituals, and tools. One fascinating artifact linked to their hunting practices is the Tun-Tun<\/strong>, a charm or totem associated with their hunting activities.<\/p>\n

A Tun-Tun<\/strong> could serve multiple symbolic purposes, including invoking spiritual aid for successful hunts, warding off negative energies, or even acting as a guide to attract animals. The monkey-like figure sitting on a snake<\/strong> on such a charm is particularly intriguing and rich with symbolism:<\/p>\n

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  1. Monkey Figure<\/strong>: The monkey is often seen as a clever, nimble, and resourceful animal. Among the Iban, it could symbolize agility or adaptability\u2014traits needed by hunters. The monkey might also serve as a spirit-guide animal, linking the hunter to the forest’s energy.<\/li>\n
  2. Snake<\/strong>: Snakes are powerful symbols in many Dayak cultures, often representing wisdom, danger, and spiritual potency. A snake might signify the balance between life and death, a concept intimately connected to hunting. It could also embody the unseen forces or spirits of the jungle.<\/li>\n
  3. Monkey on a Snake<\/strong>: This imagery could symbolize harmony or dominance over potentially conflicting forces. The figure might represent the balance a hunter needs to achieve with nature\u2014using cunning (monkey) and respecting danger (snake).<\/li>\n
  4. Tun-Tun’s Role in Pig Trapping<\/strong>: The charm could have been used to bless or consecrate traps for wild boars, a key food source. Wild boars are both revered and hunted, and invoking spiritual protection or favor was essential for ensuring a successful and safe hunt.\u00a0From Early 1900s (collected in the early 1980s from private collection in Kuching.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    H – 54 x 4 x 2 cm<\/p>\n

    Height with stand – 58 cm \/ 330 g<\/p>\n

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