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THB20th C. Borneo Dayak Wood & Bone Tattoo Implements
Lot 128b
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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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Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Featuring a very special collection of Fine Art from the Hollywood Hills, including Picasso & Rookwood ceramics! Also included are many fine examples of classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, East / Central Kalimantan, Mahakam River, Dayak peoples, Bahau group, ca. early 20th century CE. A set of hand-carved Dayak wood and deer bone tattooing tools in near pristine condition, that includes the needle implement and the tapper mallet. The iron needle point is wrapped in cotton threads and set into the mouth of the bone finial head, which is carved into the form of a mythical aso, a dragon-dog creature - the fierce visage adorned with spiraling motifs. The tip of the wooden handle of the needle tool and mallet are both inlaid with bone discs. To use, the needle was dipped in ink and the handle held in one hand while the mallet stick was held in the other hand to tap the needle into the skin like a hammer. Size: 12" L x 1.5" W (30.5 cm x 3.8 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, 1995 to 2010; ex-Dr. Gallagher collection, Sydney, Australia, 1960 to 2000
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.
#171725Minor fraying to one end of the cotton fiber wrapping the needle and minor mineral deposits and patina. Overall in beautiful condition and intact! Not recommended for use, even if tetanus shot is up to date.Condition
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