Adze

INV. #4791

Kayanic Dayak complex. East Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Hardwood, metal. H: 14.5" (36.8 cm), blade W: 6" (15.2 cm).

A complete adze with hardwood handle carved at the top with multiple images of deconstructed mythical dragon spirits (aso).
The all purpose tool was used to do the heavy sculpting and initial carving on pillars, panels, and figurative sculptures.
A smaller knife was used for the detail work, especially on sculptures.

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