Joe Loux. | Joe Loux presents a rare weaving tool for a mat with two interwoven aso forms made by the Dayak people of Borneo in Indonesia
Joe Loux is a specialist in jewelry, sculpture and textiles from Southeast Asia. He buys and sells authentic art with good provenance.
aso, Dayak, mythical creatures, high status, amulet, protective powers, weaving tool, mat weaving, Borneo art, Indonesian art, Southeast Asian art
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  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • A detail of a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • A detail of a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.
  • Joe Loux presents a rare wooden Dayak mat weaving tool from Borneo.

Dayak Mat Weaving Tool with Interwoven Mythical Creatures (Aso).

Dayak people, Borneo, Indonesia
Early 20th century
Wood, aluminum and bronze
9″ (l) x 2″ (w) x 1″ (d)
This exceptional sculpture combines two interwoven aso forms. The Aso is a mythical creature in Dayak culture, a combination of dog, serpent and dragon. Aso symbolizes protection and high status: this form is usually reserved for objects belonging to the upper class.
Price on request

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Date

19 December 2024

Category

recent acquisitions, sculpture