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Sarawak Carved Ceremonial Pole presented by the State Government and People of Sarawak to the Government and People of Singapore, April 12, 1991 This carved ceremonial pole is an example of the range of wood carvings produced by several ethnic communities in Sarawak. Woodcarvings are a common cultural expressions of Sarawak's indigenous people. As ... and decorative carvers, they produce a variety of crafts, randing from mass v... trunk carvings to anthropomorphic statues, ...., and small figurines. This particular pole, with traditional motifs in bold relief of spiral, scroll and circular disc was carved by members of the Kajang community. Traditionally, such a ceremonial pole, if made with a hollowed chamber at the middle section, was used to inter [sic] remains of a distinguished leader and served both as a mausoleum and an identity for the whole community.