Lot 5511
Bahau Dayak Prow Guardian Aso Carving
Sold July 18, 2025
- Price realized
- $100
Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.
About this lot
Estimated Value: $300 – $500
Origin: Borneo, Indonesia
Medium: Wood
Dimension: 7x31x14 in. on stand
Condition: Wear of pigment throughout and some chipping of the wood
Description: Aso carved Bahau Dayak prow guardian for a longboat canoe. The prow guardian features swirling elements and a face-like design toward the front, with protruding swirled lips. Its arms are bent behind its head in a reclined position, and there is less carved detail toward the bottom. Traces of red, yellow, black, and green paint pigments remain on parts of the guardian’s face. Some metal nails are bent and still embedded in the wood near the bottom, and the piece is mounted on a metal stand.
Lot details
- Lot
- 5511
- Closed
- July 18, 2025
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