Awl handle
Kayan, Dayak, East Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th c.
Provenance: Collected in the 1970’s by Emile Deletaille, Brussels
Crafted in the likeness of an Aso, a significant protective mythological being in Dayak culture, this wooden example exhibits a graceful, serpentine form. The creature’s head gracefully tilts away from its body, infusing it with a captivating sense of fluidity and dynamism. Adorning its upper section are carefully placed rings made from deer antler and buffalo horn, adding a tasteful and complementary touch to this impeccably crafted artifact.
Size
Height: 3 ¾ in / 9.5 cm
Item
IN 5-8-24 / Price: $400
Gallery
Awl handle
Kayan, Dayak, East Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th c.
Provenance: Collected in the 1970’s by Emile Deletaille, Brussels
Crafted in the likeness of an Aso, a significant protective mythological being in Dayak culture, this wooden example exhibits a graceful, serpentine form. The creature’s head gracefully tilts away from its body, infusing it with a captivating sense of fluidity and dynamism. Adorning its upper section are carefully placed rings made from deer antler and buffalo horn, adding a tasteful and complementary touch to this impeccably crafted artifact.
Size
Height: 3 ¾ in / 9.5 cm
Item
IN 5-8-24 / Price: $400
Gallery