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In 2009, I went on a delightful once in a lifetime holidays in the Mulu resort. We went to the caves, and at a Penan longhouse, this lady attracted me by using her nose to blow her flute. Her fingers moved deftly, and it was a beautiful music.
The Penan are a nomadic indigenous people living in Sarawak and Brunei, although there is only one small community in Brunei; among those in Brunei half have been converted to Islam, even if only superficially. Penan are one of the last such peoples remaining as hunters and gatherers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penan_people
Mary Anne Vaz, the artist painted the dog on the basket. She calls the dog, a dainty little lady. Mary has a project," Help a Penan Child".
By buying the basket, the buyer has also helped to cheer up and delight a Penan Child. This is a pet portrait hand painted by Mary. The bag is woven by a Penan Weaver. Penans are isolated and need our support so friends do select a picture you want painted on a bag and send it to me on 0162630568.
I applaud her devotion and decision to use her skills to help a good cause.
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