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VVV · 23rd March 2006, 09:31 PM

Just wanted to share my excitement with those of you who also are interested in Borneo spears.
Since I saw the reference picture in Bodrogi's Art of Indonesia below I have been looking for a Dayak spear with aso-motives on the blade.
Collectors of 50+ years on Borneo weapons told me that there is no such thing and Bodrogi must have made the drawing based on his imagination.
Then I noticed in the Juynboll Leiden catalogues (see below) that one of the spears had aso motives and this month I managed to find one myself.

Enjoy!

Michael

23rd March 2006, 09:31 PM	#1
VVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 1,637	Dayak Spear with Aso-motives Just wanted to share my excitement with those of you who also are interested in Borneo spears. Since I saw the reference picture in Bodrogi's Art of Indonesia below I have been looking for a Dayak spear with aso-motives on the blade. Collectors of 50+ years on Borneo weapons told me that there is no such thing and Bodrogi must have made the drawing based on his imagination. Then I noticed in the Juynboll Leiden catalogues (see below) that one of the spears had aso motives and this month I managed to find one myself. Enjoy! Michael Attached Images