Below are examples from the Filipino Bajau Laut [pronounced bah-JOU (as in joust) LAH-oot], who live in southernmost Philippines (adjacent to Sabah/ Borneo, Malaysia).
Sorry for the poor quality of the pics. It's a cellphone camera I used. The items are displayed at the Phil. National Museum.
The wooden knife says "spatula" on the label. The other item is labeled "axe", or "palakul" in the native tongue.
Note how these folks can't help but make even everyday items very ornate ...
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