Tool for Cutting Vegetation
Kayanic Dayak, Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th Century
Provenance: Francois Coppens collection, Belgium
A richly patinated wooden Aso head surmounts the handle of this object; while the lower portion is elegantly forged by hand in iron with a corkscrew form. Coppens inventory numbers “G-074” is painted in white on the lower portion of the handle. In excellent condition.
Tool for Cutting Vegetation
Kayanic Dayak, Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th Century
Provenance: Francois Coppens collection, Belgium
A richly patinated wooden Aso head surmounts the handle of this object; while the lower portion is elegantly forged by hand in iron with a corkscrew form. Coppens inventory numbers “G-074” is painted in white on the lower portion of the handle. In excellent condition.