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THB19th C. Borneo Dayak Deer Antler Sword Handle
Lot 173
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Feb 3, 2022
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Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for our first sale of February with a spotlight on two fabulous collections, one from Lumberton, Texas, and the other from Whisnant Gallery in New Orleans. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful and ornate Dayak "Mandau" sword handle that is hand-carved from deer horn and bound with woven rattan cord. The intricate carved surface depicts an eagle and a dragon head, with swirling and spiraling shapes. A conical finial or pommel cap protrudes from the curved tip. The rest of the grip is cylindrical and hollow for hafting to a steel blade, and the fiber cords are tightly bound to facilitate grip. A rich a smooth patina has formed throughout the antler and cord on this exquisite piece! Size: 3.875" L x 2.875" H (9.8 cm x 7.3 cm); 3.875" H (9.8 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-Ami Brown collection, New York City, USA, 1950 to 1970
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.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168035Small chips to bottom of handle body, with minor loosening to some fiber cords, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina throughout.Condition
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