Vintage Antique Borneo Rattan Sintong Rice Basket Dayak EXCELLENT.

Slightly larger of the two Borneo Sintong Baskets for sale in our shop.

Basket is in great shape for it’s age. This one comes with a kind of utensil attached via rope. The rope carrying “handle” is still intact with the thread of the rope handle lightly separating. All in all a very well preserved piece. This comes from the estate of a lifelong world traveler and collector of artifacts from across the globe. The two pieces in stock were stacked neatly together so this could be perceived as a companion piece to the other Sintong basket for sale in our store.

A bit about the Sintong Basket.

When the Padi field have now turned to yellow . In the traditional ceremony of Matah Padi, making the beginning of the harvest, this " Sintong "Padi basket is used. The first day is most devoted to cult and one " Sintong " only may be harvested. This becomes two on the second day and three " Sintong " on the third day, By the fourth day, a full half day of reaping is allowed, tafter harvesting goes on throughout the day. The ritual may vary depending on the area. This old "Sintong" small Padi basket is used by the Dayak Tribes from 2nd Division, Sarawak. It is extremely fine and unique plaited with Rattan showing with Great Dayak traditional motif. On top of this small " sintong " Padi basket has beautiful wood Rim and also plaited with extremely fine and very rare stitching pattern.

The diameter is 28cm (11”) at the lid and the height is 25.5 cm (10”)