Two Carved Wood Fertility Charms by the Iban Dayak People from Samarinda, Borneo brooches that were commissioned by

brooches that were commissioned by a jeweller often represented the personal connection the wearer would have to music or harmony

this gorgeous nature-inspired Japanese plated metal vase is a contemporary take on earlier Meiji period designs

with a weight of approximately 600 grams

Mounted in a wood and gold border frame

Please note that we are not clock specialists and therefore cannot guarantee the continued operation or timekeeping accuracy of the mechanism

Two Carved Wood Fertility Charms by the Iban Dayak People from Samarinda, Borneo brooches that were commissioned byTwo whimsical yet symbolically charged fertility charms, crafted by the Iban people of Samarinda, Borneo (Indonesia). Finely hand carved from mangrove wood, each elongated figure presents an overtly erotic male form tenderly holding a child, blending humour with themes of virility and protection. One example is further distinguished by the presence of a bay cat perched upon the figures head facing backward, symbolising protection from all angles.