Sunday, Apr 28, 2013
"It wasn't this big when I bought it some time back in the 70s," said Tiang yesterday.
The antlers with the cranial skull intact were found in a bamboo grove in Kelabit Highlands in Pa'Mada.
"I remember there was a strong wind that day and children were playing near the bamboo. Suddenly, the deer head fell from the bamboo bush," said Tiang.
Amazed at the physical structure of the antlers, Tiang decided to buy them from the land owner at RM4,000 (S$1,629) but there was a condition.
"I was told never to hang the antlers on the wall as it would bring bad luck.
"The Kelabits told me to put them on an open clay jar instead. I was sceptical at first but I followed their advice. Maybe that is why the antlers keep on growing till today."
Unlike normal deer antlers which look like a branch, these looked entwined above the head like a knot.
Many have come to Tiang's shop and some offered to buy the antlers for as much as RM1 million but he told them they were not for sale.
Even the Barisan Nasional candidate for Miri, Datuk Sebastian Ting, visited Tiang's shop recently.
"I told him to touch the antlers so he could get all the luck he needed for the election. The antlers have helped me and my business all these years. Maybe they can help him, too."
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