Description

The Dayak people of Borneo used long blowguns as their main weapon in both hunting and warfare. They hunted monkeys and flying squirrel in the jungle. The weapon was also formidable in war because they used a potent plant-based nerve poison. They kept their darts in a bamboo quiver such as this one, which they called tolor.

This example

A Dayak tolor made of a piece of thick bamboo. To the side a large wooden belt hook is fastened with bands of braided rattan. The top of the hook is carved with typical Dayak motifs.

Inside the quiver is a leather bag made of the rawhide skin of a small animal, probably a squirrel. It carries a large number of darts, some of them fitted with cones. Many of the darts are still tipped with poison.

Condition

The cover was once split and was glued back together. Otherwise in good, original condition.