Tattoo stamp [NO RESERVE!] - Aso - Iban Dayak - Indonesia (No Reserve Price)
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Tattoo stamp of the Dayak Iban Aso motif, carved from teak wood, Indonesia, late 20th century, sold with stand, in good condition; dimensions 11 cm high × 7 cm wide × 3 cm deep (17 cm high on stand), weight 130 g.
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The art of tattooing is highly developed among the Dayak Tribes. They tattoo their bodies, arms, fingers, feet, and thighs. Additionally, some Dayak men have tattoos on their throats as a symbol of courage. The designs are first carved onto a wooden block and then stamped onto the skin, finely pricked or tattooed with a needle and painted. Tattoos serve as magical protection to ward off evil spirits, as symbols of masculinity, success in warfare, combat identification, and social status. Both men and women have tattoos, especially among the aristocrats.
This unique piece of tattoo stamp/block is crafted from one piece of wood. It shows one of the most famous traditional Aso motifs of the Dayak.
Although this piece shows signs of use (minor losses, surface drying cracks, and one native wood repair), it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, makes it an ethnographic object of great interest.
Height: 11cm
Width: 7cm
Depth: 3cm
Height on stand: 17cm
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Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and NOT stock photos. All our photos
are professionally taken in our studio.
Seller's Story
Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination.
Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
Translated by Google TranslateThe art of tattooing is highly developed among the Dayak Tribes. They tattoo their bodies, arms, fingers, feet, and thighs. Additionally, some Dayak men have tattoos on their throats as a symbol of courage. The designs are first carved onto a wooden block and then stamped onto the skin, finely pricked or tattooed with a needle and painted. Tattoos serve as magical protection to ward off evil spirits, as symbols of masculinity, success in warfare, combat identification, and social status. Both men and women have tattoos, especially among the aristocrats.
This unique piece of tattoo stamp/block is crafted from one piece of wood. It shows one of the most famous traditional Aso motifs of the Dayak.
Although this piece shows signs of use (minor losses, surface drying cracks, and one native wood repair), it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, makes it an ethnographic object of great interest.
Height: 11cm
Width: 7cm
Depth: 3cm
Height on stand: 17cm
The items will be carefully packaged and shipped within 1 working day with PostNL (including track & trace).
information)
Tracking will be updated on your Catawiki account once your package has been delivered. Check this.
Regularly check to prevent your package from being returned.
If a package is returned, the buyer is responsible for the shipping costs of the second shipment.
Photos are part of the description and remain the property of Booker Trading.
The lot can be picked up by appointment in Zandvoort.
If you have any questions about your package, please contact us via Catawiki's messaging service.
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are
the buyer's responsibility
• We do not declare merchandise values below the auction value or mark items as 'gift'. International government
Regulations prohibit such behavior.
Please note that the images in our auctions are of the actual product and NOT stock photos. All our photos
are professionally taken in our studio.
Seller's Story
Booker Trading combines contemporary design with sustainable materials to provide quality products for in and around your home or business. The wood we use is always FSC certified and always reclaimed, reused or sustainably planted. Our website features handcrafted furniture, lighting, decorative items and umbrellas from suppliers who share our vision and passion for unique and functional designs. Booker Trading is a specialized company in organically modern and ecologically responsible designs and products. Furthermore, we are a small company that has spontaneously grown into one of the most famous suppliers of unique items and designs from recycled materials. Booker Trading's products unite organic shapes, industrial and modern design to merge in a functional design with inspiring elements that appeal to the imagination.
Booker Trading prides itself on its commitment to environmental sustainability, social responsibility and fair trade with our suppliers. Founded in the year 2010 with sales through online webshop and went offline in 2016 with our workshop and showroom in Zandvoort. Partly due to our expertise and local purchasing agents, BookerTrading is unique. We know how to realize the range wishes of our dealers and customers in a professional manner. Our products are made from recycled, reclaimed or otherwise up-cycled wood, in this way we reinvest in our products. Our range consists of functional furniture and decorative items made from old fishing boats, centuries-old houses, fallen trees from rivers and coffee trees replaced by local farmers. Booker Trading supplies to private individuals, companies and retailers.
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Indigenous object name
Aso
No. of items
1
Ethnic group/ culture
Iban Dayak
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Period
Late 20th century
Material
Wood (Teak)
Sold with stand
Yes
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Tattoo stamp [NO RESERVE!]
Height
17 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
4 cm
Weight
130 g
Provenance
Gallery / Antique dealer
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