19th C. Indonesian Antler Dagger w/ Abstract Figure
Southeast Asia, Borneo, Dayak, Punan Tribe, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved deer antler dagger with an attached transverse iron blade. The antler is carved with an abstract figure in a reclining pose while holding the top projection of a zoomorph's head. Behind the figure is an abstract maskette, and the top half of the tool has developed honey-yellow patina. Size: 9" L x 3.75" W x 3.125" H (22.9 cm x 9.5 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
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#184519
Condition Report: Minor nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to finer details.
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Southeast Asia, Borneo, Dayak, Punan Tribe, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved deer antler dagger with an attached transverse iron blade. The antler is carved with an abstract figure in a reclining pose while holding the top projection of a zoomorph's head. Behind the figure is an abstract maskette, and the top half of the tool has developed honey-yellow patina. Size: 9" L x 3.75" W x 3.125" H (22.9 cm x 9.5 cm x 7.9 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 2000 to 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#184519
Condition Report: Minor nicks and abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Nice preservation to finer details.
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