Ethnographic Arts and Artifacts Online Auction including the collection of Joey and Toby Tanenbaum

April 27, 2017

LOT 157

Lot 157

Dayak Head Hunters Sword and Dagger with Scabbard, Borneo, Indonesia

Dayak Head Hunters Sword and Dagger with Scabbard, Borneo, Indonesia
Lot 157 Details
Dayak Head Hunters Sword and Dagger with Scabbard, Borneo, Indonesia

steel, woven fibre, natural pigments, bone and hide
length 29.5" — 74.9 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $180
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Dayak Head Hunters Sword and Dagger with Scabbard, Borneo, Indonesia
  • Dayak Head Hunters Sword and Dagger with Scabbard, Borneo, Indonesia
Provenance:

Private collection, Ontario, purchased in Borneo by a Dutchman
who worked for KLM Airlines

Note:

Contains material which may be subject to import/export regulation

CONDITION DETAILS

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LOT 157
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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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