Picking Awl
Borneo, Indonesia
Ca. 19th century
Common deer bone, metal
H: 5.5 in :: 14 cm
This fine picking awl was used for weaving threads, beading and matting to insure a tightly uniformed product. The Aso with tendrils exemplifies the curvilinear style for which Borneo is particularly famed.
Collected by the famous Jan Demmeni, 1898-1899
Nieuwenhuis expedition, Central Borneo
Collected by the famous Jan Demmeni, 1898-1899
Nieuwenhuis expedition, Central Borneo
Inventory # 105136
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