Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Antique Primitive Mix Colors Stripes Ethnic Borneo Porcelain Beads Stone
2 comments Posted by Melissa at 9:42 PM




Size Beads: approx 5-10 mm
You will receive one string beads with length about 600 mm or 60 cm.
These beautiful green tosca antique beads are original handmade from traditional Borneo island locally culture known as "manik"; the indonesian word for beads.
With round nugget shapes and mix colors stripes pattern these beads looks very vintage and ethnic.
Found it HERE
Monday, January 26, 2009
Antique Vintage Primitive Ethnic Dayak Necklace Beads From Borneo Over 30 Years Old
2 comments Posted by Melissa at 5:28 PM
This is 6 years old me among local dayak people in borneo island (primitive culture exhibition)
although i am bit afraid at first (they have very long ears and reminds me of wizard) they are very nice and friendly people. Their culture is amazing, the dance, the craft,the jewelry,the music instrument very unique and exotic :)
In borneo island ind0nesia, beads have played a very important role in the culture of the natives. The Kayan, Kenyah ect. (Orang Dayak) believed beads possess spiritual power and are used in healing rituals and weddings, funerals ceremonies. Borneo beads are really unique.It is also the symbol of the wealth and status of the owner. They are handmade and this one is an original borneo necklace which is over than 30 years old.
The beads stone material is like mix of porcelain,glass,nature stone and river stone, its rough and bit rusty. The colors is mix of very ethnic colors like black,yellow,green,red and gold. Its very rare and exotic beads.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Just update new listings at my etsy shop 14/01/09 Earrings Base Findings Charm
1 comments Posted by Melissa at 2:55 AMSimple Antique Cooper Bronze Chandelier Earrings Base Findings Set Of 6 With 6 Loops
Size: 20x20 mm
You will receive 6 pieces of antique and exotic earrings finding with 6 loops on it. Very suitable for all earrings design such as ethnic,exotic and chic design. Match with small bold beads colors,pearl or crystal.
New Antique Diagonal Filigree Bronze Earrings Base Findings Charm Set Of 6
Size: 25x35 mmYou will receive 6 pieces of elegant and antique diagonal shape earrings base findings. The pattern is exotic and ethnic with 6 loops on it. Suitable for all earrings design project.
Special Antique Valentine Love Heart Chandelier Finding Earrings Base Bronze Pendant 28x37 mm Set Of 2
Size: 28x37 mm
You will receive 2 pcs of lovely heart earrings pendant. The color is elegant bronze with heart shape and 6 loops on it. Very suitable for romantic jewelry design.
Labels: antique, bronze, chandelier, commercial, earrings base, findings, heart, international, loops, love, metal, pendant, supplies, valentine
Friday, December 26, 2008
Vintage style primitive black wooden sculpture box/container
1 comments Posted by Melissa at 4:42 PM
At first, before i am in love with jewelry making i also interest with exotic tribal art. Well since i live in borneo, i found it so many gorgeous arts like this wooden statue on the right. Its a "Hudoq" dragon dog god statue with vintage look.
Its very artistic and mysterious,the shape is natural handmade by dayak tribe. actually
this statue is a box which you could put anything in it (like cigar). and it has a rope to carry like a bag...
I try to sell it on ebay for $ 85 with free shipping twice...and its not sold (probably because i am still new seller and have no feedback seller) So this ethnic piece is still waiting for someone who really appreciate and love art especially tribal art. The condition is really good at it is except for the inside beneath box is bit rustic.
I would love to make best offer just let me know!
Here is an Exotic Piece of Art called traditional "Hudoq" or dragon dog from borneo's culture in the form of a single piece wooden sculpture for those who have a real taste of rare and unique stuff.
This beautiful handmade wooden container is made from a single piece of wood. At glance it looks like TIKI symbol but its original dayak culture from borneo island.
Beside as a collectible sculpture or home decoration, this item also function as container or placed & has a rope to carry like bag.
Condition: good (except the bottom inside unpolished and bit rustic)
Weight: approx 550 Gram
Height : 9,36 inches
Width : 3,12 inches
Length : 5,46 inches
Just let me know if you intereseted! :)
Lissa