An interesting collection of arts, antiques and crafts are showcased throughout The Village House. Collected over the years by owners Donald & Marina throughout their travels, these unique exhibits add to the artistry of the property.
Kenyalang or Hornbill Effigy of Sarawak
The largest sculptures of the Iban people of northwestern Borneo are stylized images representing the rhinoceros hornbill (kenyalang), a large forest ...
‘Jelu’ Animal Carvings
Collected from the many villages in the Sri Aman Division approximately 200km from Kuching City, these whimsical wood carved ‘toys’ are lovingly c...
Burmese Marionettes
Myanmar or Burma has had a long history of puppetry and especially famous is the Mandalay Marionettes. Master puppeteers breathe life into these fabul...
Indonesian Rod Puppets or Wayang Golek
Wayang Golek are wooden doll puppets that are operated from below by rods connected to the hands and a central control rod that runs through the body ...
Antique Burmese Bullock Cart
This beautiful antique Bullock Cart was acquired from a Burmese family in Bagan. Used more than a century ago, this impressive work of art has been hi...
Burmese Bullock Cart
The Bullock Cart is still an important means of transport by the rural peoples of Burma. Exquisitely handmade out of fine Burmese Teak in a little vil...