The equipment used by the famous elephant hunter Ama Kong, from the M'nong ethnic minority, who just passed away at the age of 103 has been put on display.
Whip made of buffalo's skin
He was famous throughout the central region for having successfully hunted 298 elephants. He was also known as a 'playboy' in Ban Don Village, Dak Lak Province.
After Ama Kong stopped hunting elephants, his equipment was displayed inside the 120 year-old house, and later, Ban Don Tourism Centre has used the house for exhibition.
Most of his tools were made of bamboo and even tortoise shells. One of the most important tools of elephant hunters is the whip made of buffalo skin.
The exhibition will be on display for four days, starting November 4, in respect to Kong's funeral. Kham Phet Lao, the son of the famous elephant hunter, Ama Kong, said that his father's tomb will be adorned with several statues of peacocks and bronze pots.
Buffalo horns
A type of parasol
Tortoise shells used to store meals
A bronze tray to offer foods to forest and river deities before the hunting
