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Early 20th C. Dayak Wood and Bone Tattoo Ink Bowl

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Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden (probably ironwood) bowl, made to hold ink for tattooing. Its handles are two finials ornately carved from deer horn, giving the bowl the appearance of being a dragon resting its belly against the table while raising its head and tail. Tattoos were an important marker of social status and accumulated experience in Dayak society, and the tools used to make them are works of art in and of themselves! Size: 7.7" W x 2" H (19.6 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, 2012

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#150902
Condition Report: Rich patina on all surfaces with light deposits in the lower profile areas. Overall in beautiful condition.

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Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden (probably ironwood) bowl, made to hold ink for tattooing. Its handles are two finials ornately carved from deer horn, giving the bowl the appearance of being a dragon resting its belly against the table while raising its head and tail. Tattoos were an important marker of social status and accumulated experience in Dayak society, and the tools used to make them are works of art in and of themselves! Size: 7.7" W x 2" H (19.6 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Hawaii, USA collection, 2012

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.

#150902
Condition Report: Rich patina on all surfaces with light deposits in the lower profile areas. Overall in beautiful condition.

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