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Indonesia, Borneo, Central Kalimantan, Kayanic, Dayak peoples, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A gorgeous very dark wood bowl, long and leaf-shaped, with a shallow interior and gently sloping walls that rise to form a double lip at one end. The other end has a handle in the form of an "aso." This is a stylized dragon figure whose name in the Kayanic language means "dog." This is not because the figure has any canine features, but because the dragon's form is so powerful that it must be handled with care, and its real name cannot be invoked without invoking its power. Instead, it is called "aso" as a shorthand. Size: 24.85" L x 7.65" W x 2.25" H (63.1 cm x 19.4 cm x 5.7 cm)

Provenance: private Johnson collection, Marina Del Rey, California, USA

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#131783

  • Condition: Very light scratching and wear on surface. Overall excellent condition.

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