![]() ![]() It is hollow and its function is to amplify the call of the birds. The structure on top of the bill is called a casque. The Hornbill uses this lightweight beak to gather its food, build its nests, seal the nest, and feed the chicks. In fact, that orange and red bill is what gave the bird its name. The Hornbill is most notable for its colourful bill which is huge. The birds are covered with black feathers except for the white tail that has a single black band. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is a large bird, 80 to 90 cm (31–35 in) long. Head hunting ended in the 20th century and most of the carvings are considered cultural icons. The carvings are still made today and they are still important for the various tribal communities. It called upon the spirit world to give courage to the warriors who went out headhunting. For the Iban, the figure is an essential part of a celebration called the Gawai Kenyalang. ![]() Historically, these carvings were associated with many of the tribes in Sarawak, Sabah, and Borneo. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is depicted in numerous designs in wood carving. The pattern in the textile below is called the ‘Feather of the Hornbill’. The threads are resist dyed before they are woven. The weavers of the area specialize in ikat. “Iban? Long House near Kuching” by rosskevin756 is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 There the hornbill was also used as a design for the totems on the poles supporting their roof as well as on many of the art of tattoos. To actually see these highly endangered birds you needed a guide to take you to the jungle areas where local tribes still live in their long houses. You could not move through the area around the harbour of Kuching without seeing ‘something’ decorated with the motif of a hornbill – from table cloths, batik wall hangings, phone cases, and old and not-so-old wood carvings. The Rhinoceros Hornbill is present also in Sabah as well as Borneo, in yellow. ![]() I became acquainted with these amazing birds during a trip to the Sarawak in East Malaysia many years ago. The one that I want to focus on today is the Rhinoceros Hornbill. Please remember it can take some time for your bank or credit card company to process and post the refund too.There are over 50 different varieties of Hornbill. If approved, you’ll be automatically refunded on your original payment method within 10 business days. We will notify you once we’ve received and inspected your return, and let you know if the refund was approved or not. The fastest way to ensure you get what you want is to return the item you have, and once the return is accepted, make a separate purchase for the new item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on sale items or gift cards. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. Please inspect your order upon reception and contact us immediately if the item is defective, damaged or if you receive the wrong item, so that we can evaluate the issue and make it right.Ĭertain types of items cannot be returned, like custom products (such as special orders or personalized items). You can always contact us for any return question at and issues Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. ![]() If your return is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on where to send your package. To start a return, you can contact us at Please note that returns will need to be sent to the following address: 32 Carleton Close, Sprowston, Norwich, Norfolk, UK You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return. ![]()
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