Kayanic Dayak complex. East Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Hardwood. H: 8.75” (22.2 cm), W: 8” (20.3 cm), D: 4.25" (10.8 cm).

A wood block that is part of a rattan splitter. With motifs of dragon spirits (Asos) on the triangular front sides.
A pair of steel blades would be inserted at the top of the block, points up and the sharp edges angled inwards
at various widths, so larger rattan stripes could be pulled through and cut into thinner strips.
The wood stabilizing plank that would stick out of the back of the block is missing.

Ex: private Los Angeles collection.