Tattoo-stempel van Dayak Iban Aso-motief, uit teakhout gesneden, Indonesië, eind 20e eeuw, inclusief standaard, in goede staat; afmetingen 11 × 7 × 3 cm (staand 17 cm hoog), gewicht 130 g.



The art of tattooing is highly developed among the Dayak Tribes. They tattooed on their body, arm, fingers, feet and thighs. In addition, some Dayak men have tattoos on the throat as a symbol of courage. The designs are first incised on a wooden block and stamps on the skin, finely pricked/tattooed with a needle and painted. Tattoos serve as a magical protection to keep away bad spirits, a symbol of masculinity, success in warfare, combat identification and status. Both men and women have tattoos, especially the aristocrats.

This unique iece of tattoo stamp/block is craft from 1 piece of wood. It shows one of the most famous traditional Aso motive of the Dayak

Although this piece shows signs of use (minor losses, surface drying cracks and one native wood repairs, it features fantastically rich incised decoration. Its honey-colored patina, indicating its considerable age, combined with its elegant design, make it an ethnographic object of great interest.

Height: 11cm
Width: 7cm
Depth: 3cm
Height on stand: 17cm

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