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Crafts of the world of Borneo -- tribal native arts, artifacts,collectibles and antiques Thank you for visiting with us.

Borneo Hunters -- a collaboration of Unika Borneo's collector, designer, carver, and curator team. Each contribution of the designs, carves, works, and findings is unique and inspire one another. We believe every each findings from the village tells a story of the past and are amazed at how much we are able to explore, learn, and feel some sense of connection for such findings. We enjoy our own practice of finding ways to combine the traditional tribal motif in basic raw ingredient to form product to use everyday and using older pieces of history to create home decor. We are striving to bring and create even more wonderful items with an emphasis on the unique and extraordinary. Together, we also run a small retail gallery in the heart of Kuching city with various tribal art works and crafts where we welcome visitors all years.

01/07/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4530752607/antique-bronze-vajra-dorje-thunderbolt

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29/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4529665412/bronze-betta-fish-sculpture-trio-olive

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An exceptional bronze sculpture capturing the captivating elegance of the Betta fish, masterfully rendered with remarkable attention to form and movement.

Displayed as a harmonious trio upon a refined black pedestal, each fish appears to glide effortlessly through water, creating a striking composition that evokes tranquility, balance, and quiet sophistication.

Handcrafted in solid bronze, the sculpture is finished with a beautifully aged olive-gold patina, delicately accented by warm polished bronze highlights. The finely engraved scales, flowing fins, and sculptural contours showcase the remarkable craftsmanship of traditional metalworking, allowing every angle to reveal new textures and subtle reflections.

The arrangement of three Betta fish symbolizes prosperity, resilience, harmony, and abundance. In many Asian traditions, fish are revered as auspicious emblems of wealth, good fortune, and continuous flow of blessings. Their graceful movement also represents perseverance and the ability to navigate life's currents with strength and elegance.

Mounted individually on slender supports above a minimalist black base, the sculpture creates an illusion of effortless movement while maintaining a clean contemporary presentation. The contrast between the rich bronze patina and the architectural base allows this artwork to complement both classic and modern interiors.

• Height : 30cm
• Width : 30cm
• Base Width x Depth : 30 x 12cm
• Weight : 2635g
• When you order this piece, you will receive this exact sculpture pictured

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26/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4528282306/javanese-wedding-dolls-in-bronze-365cm

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Graceful in both form and symbolism, this distinguished pair of Javanese wedding dolls embodies the timeless ideals of marital harmony, devotion, and cultural refinement. Rendered in bronze with a luminous hand-finished golden patina, the sculptures portray a traditional Javanese bride and groom in ceremonial attire, standing serenely side by side as enduring emblems of unity and balance.

The groom is depicted wearing the blangkon, the iconic Javanese batik headdress traditionally associated with dignity, wisdom, and noble character. Opposite him stands the bride, adorned with the elegant sanggul coiffure, an enduring symbol of feminine grace, maturity, and the continuity of family tradition. Their elongated silhouettes, gently inclined heads, and tranquil facial expressions reflect the refined aesthetic language of classical Javanese court art, where restraint and quiet poise are regarded as the highest expressions of beauty.

Each figure is meticulously cast in bronze, a material revered for its permanence and strength. The contrasting polished facial features and hands catch the light beautifully, while the softly aged golden patina lends warmth, depth, and an understated sense of antiquity. Delicate engraved motifs enrich the lower garments, echoing the intricate textile traditions of Java without overwhelming the sculptures' elegant simplicity.
Beyond their decorative appeal, these figures carry profound symbolic meaning.

Traditionally displayed as a pair, Javanese wedding dolls represent the harmonious union of two souls, mutual respect, enduring love, prosperity, and the balance of masculine and feminine energies. They are often placed within the home as auspicious guardians of domestic peace, making them meaningful wedding gifts or sophisticated additions to interiors inspired by Asian art and heritage.

Elegant, sculptural, and deeply rooted in Indonesian tradition, this exceptional bronze pair is equally suited for collectors of Southeast Asian art, interior designers, and connoisseurs seeking objects of

25/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4527745200/eight-faced-buddha-head-sculpture

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This beautiful bust depicts the Buddha with 8 faces! The 8 faced Buddha is a depiction of Lord Buddha that stands for luck and wealth. By inviting the eight faced Buddha into your home you are inviting good fortune to your home as well. The bust stands upon a black base and is connected by a black steal pole.

✧ Materials: Bronze Made i with wood-and-metal base
✧ Total Height Including Base : 19cm
✧ Buddha Height : 11cm
✧ Buddha Maximum Width : 7.5cm
✧ Base Width & Depth : 5cm
✧ Weight : 352g
✧ This beautiful bust depicts the Buddha with 8 faces
✧ The 8 faced Buddha is a depiction of Lord Buddha that stands for luck and wealth
✧ Invite the 8 faced Buddha into your home and you also invite wealth into your home
✧ Number of pieces : one (1)
✧ When you order this piece, you will receive this exact sculpture pictured

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24/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4527167192/nias-bronze-ancestor-pair-adu-zatua-male.

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A rare and powerful pair of bronze ancestor figures from the island of Nias, Indonesia - cast as a male and female adu zatua, the sacred spirit-vessels at the heart of traditional Nias ancestor veneration. Believed to house the spirit of a deceased forebear, figures of this caliber were reserved for high-ranking lineages and displayed as protective guardians within the ancestral home.

Presented as a couple, the pair embodies the founding male-female pairing fundamental to Nias cosmology - the dual progenitors from whom a noble clan traced its descent. The male figure cradles a shallow offering bowl, recalling the ceremonial feasting through which rank and merit were earned in traditional Nias society. His companion is adorned with pendant earrings and a cradled attribute at the chest, holding a baby - markers of high female status and her role as matriarch and co-founder of the lineage.

Both wear the towering, tiered oroba siwa crown - an elaborate, pierced lattice headdress reserved for chiefly and aristocratic ancestors, known as Siraha Salawa.

Far from ornamental, this crown form visually announces noble descent and elevated standing in the spirit world. Seated rigidly frontal with arms drawn close to the torso, the figures carry the hieratic stillness characteristic of adu statuary - a deliberate, commanding presence built to project permanence and authority across generations.

A particularly fine detail rewards close inspection: a small cast gecko spans the upper back of each figure, a protective device rooted in Austronesian symbolism tied to vigilance and the threshold between worlds - watching over the household from behind as well as before.
Cast in bronze and finished with a deep, even malachite patina, the pair carries genuine surface weight and gravitas — the kind that develops only with age, handling, and ritual use, never with reproduction casting.

• Male : 24.5 x 6.5 x 8cm
• Female : 24.5 x 6.5 x 8cm
• Total Weight : 1806g
• When you order this piece you will receive these exact sculptures pictured

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23/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4526659689/bronze-buddha-head-sculpture-on-stand

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The Buddha head has a peaceful expression with his eyes downcast in quiet contemplation. The peaceful countenance of Buddha exudes harmony.

The face is sculpted with exceptional balance and harmony - gently lowered eyes, softly arched brows, and a faint meditative smile creating an atmosphere of inner peace and contemplation. The textured hair curls contrast beautifully against the smooth, polished facial planes, enhancing both visual depth and tactile appeal.

Mounted upon a contemporary black stand, this piece bridges ancient spirituality with modern design.

More than a decorative object, this Buddha sculpture serves as a timeless symbol of mindfulness, compassion, balance, and spiritual awakening.

♦ Materials : Bronze Hand Cast with wood-and-metal base
♦ Total Height Including Base : 28cm
♦ Buddha Head : 18cm
♦ Buddha Maximum Width : 8.5cm
♦ Buddha Maximum Depth : 8cm
♦ Base Width & Depth : 6cm square
♦ Weight : 487g
♦ The bust of Lord Buddha captures him in a pose of silent repose
♦ His eyes are downcast and deep in thought
♦ The antique, verde gris patina of the Buddha is the perfect contrast
for the wooden and metal stand
♦ When you order this piece, you will receive this exact Buddha pictured

Delivery via DHL 7 business days worldwide

22/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4525887189/antique-style-bronze-temple-guardian

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An exceptionally characterful bronze sculpture depicting a mythical guardian beast inspired by the rich iconographic traditions of Hindu and Southeast Asian temple art. With its expressive face, curling tail, ornate feather-like body, and elaborate ceremonial adornments, this captivating figure evokes the legendary protective creatures found in ancient temple architecture and royal courts.

The sculpture displays a remarkable fusion of animal and supernatural elements - part lion, part dragon, and part celestial guardian. Its wide eyes, alert posture, and open-mouthed expression symbolize vigilance and protection, while the flowing decorative motifs across the body suggest divine power and spiritual authority.

The beautifully aged bronze surface exhibits a soft verdigris patina that enhances every carved detail, creating depth and visual interest from every angle.
Intricate scrolling patterns, layered textures, and the dramatic upward-curving tail demonstrate the artisan's attention to ornamental craftsmanship.

Such mythological creatures frequently appear in Hindu-Balinese and Javanese artistic traditions as protectors of sacred spaces, guardians of prosperity, and symbolic wardens against negative influences. Whether interpreted as a Singha-inspired guardian lion, a Makara-derived mythical beast, or a regional temple protector, the figure possesses a timeless presence that makes it equally suitable for collectors of Asian art, mythology enthusiasts, and sophisticated interior décor.

A striking display piece for a study, library, meditation room, or curated collection of Asian antiquities.

• Height : 19cm
• Across : 20cm
• Base Width & Depth : 20 x 10cm
• Weight : 1852g
• When you order this piece, you will receive this exact sculpture pictured

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20/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4525014222/bronze-sumatran-naga-morsarang-from

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A mythical creature whose body fuses the features of a horse, a dragon and a lion, the naga morsarang comes to life in bronze. Two riders conceived in dynamic fashion on the top. This bronze sculpture that was once reserved for the datu (priest) of the Batak people in Sumatra. He was regarded as the intermediary between the human and supernatural worlds, and he kept old potions, medicinal herbs and texts in the naga morsarang container. It is believed that the humans portrayed on the box represent the preceding datus.

✧ Materials: Bronze Hand Cast
✧ Total Height : 14cm
✧ Across : 17cm
✧ Depth (at the base) : 7cm
✧ Weight : 376g
When you order this piece, you will receive this exact Naga Morsarang pictured

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18/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4523877510/antique-bronze-naga-guardian-ceremonial

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Antique Bronze Naga Guardian Ceremonial Blade - Hindu-Buddhist Serpent Dragon Finial, Southeast Asia.

In Hindu-Buddhist cosmology across the Indonesian archipelago and mainland Southeast Asia, the naga is no mere decorative motif - it is cosmic guardian, water deity, and threshold spirit, the serpent-dragon hybrid that coils at temple gates and palace thresholds to ward the sacred from the profane.
Closely related to the South Indian yali - the composite lion-dragon-elephant temple guardian carved into pillars and balustrades from Tamil Nadu to the courts of old Java -this naga shares the same protective lineage: a creature assembled from the fiercest attributes of land and water to stand eternal watch.

This particular casting captures the naga mid-coil, its scaled body wound in a serpentine flourish beneath a crowned, fanged head with flame-like whiskers cascading from the jaw - a flourish technique that mirrors the makara and kala-naga heads found on royal Javanese kris hilts and Balinese temple finials. The body twists into an open loop, its tail flicking outward in a gesture of arrested motion, as though caught mid-strike in defense of the blade it guards.

Surmounting the naga is a tall, flame-shaped blade pierced with an elegant fretwork pattern running its full length — a hallmark of high-status ceremonial weaponry rather than utilitarian armament, designed to be carried in procession or displayed as a court regalia piece rather than wielded.

The aged bronze surface carries a deep, mottled patina - warm golden-bronze tones recessed into near-black in the deep crevices of the scalework and fretwork, the kind of differential oxidation that develops only over genuine age and handling, not from artificial chemical aging.

The piece is presented on a custom black lacquered museum-style stepped plinth with a fitted brass rod riser, ready for direct display - no additional mounting required.

• Height (incl. base): 68.5cm
• Max width at naga coil: 19cm
• Max depth at naga coil: 8cm
• Base width & depth

16/06/2026

https://borneohunters.etsy.com/listing/4522680865/23cm-antique-buddha-head-on-base-bronze

For inquiry, whatsapp : +6 016 895 3340 & +6 012 847 1274

The Buddha head has a peaceful expression with his eyes downcast in quiet contemplation. The peaceful countenance of Buddha exudes harmony. His eyebrows follow and arch that leads directly into his well formed nose. His earlobes are stretched from his princely youth when he wore heavy golden earrings. He has a pronounced third eye on his forehead. A beautiful bust of Lord Buddha! The Buddha has a wealth of curls on his head which look like snail shells. The sculpture has rich, antique, verde-gris patina which is typical of Indonesian bronze statues. The head is attached to a brown and black wooden base which gives it a classic refined feel.

♦ Materials: Indonesian Bronze Hand Cast in Java with wood & metal base
♦ Total Height Including Base : 23cm
♦ Buddha Head : 13cm
♦ Buddha Maximum Width : 9cm
♦ Base Width & Depth : 6cm square
♦ Weight : 411g
♦ The bust of Lord Buddha captures him in a pose of silent repose
♦ His eyes are downcast and deep in thought
♦ The antique, verde gris patina of the Buddha is the perfect contrast
for the wooden and metal stand
♦ Number of piece: one (1). Two images shown on one photo are of the head taken from different angles
♦ When you order this piece, you will receive this exact sculpture pictured

► Please note that the appearance of miniscule pores is evidence of the hand-crafted nature of the artisans process.
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Opening Hours

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Tuesday	09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday	10:00 - 19:00
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Friday	10:00 - 19:00
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