Kayanic Dayak complex. East Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Indonesia.
Wood, beads, rattan. L: 16.75" (42.5 cm).

A wood sculpture with the head of a dragon (Aso) at one end.
The object was used as a mold or form for weaving rattan baskets.
There is a basket still attached to the mold showing the shape woven on this mold.

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