ASO / DRAGON DOG CARVINGS

T. Koch · 12th November 2014, 03:44 PM

Hi Willem!

AWESOME(!!) idea for a topic! I am not in a position to give my opinion on your piece concretely, but it is my impression that the Aso as a carved motif, has developed from a quite vicious looking dog-like creature, to the more cartoon-like dragon we see in contemporary Dayak carving. I would say that your figures look closer to the original dog than the modern "dragon".

Look very much forward to hear the opinion of the other Borneo-nerds!

Best wishes, - Thor

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12th November 2014, 03:44 PM	#2
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Willem! AWESOME(!!) idea for a topic! I am not in a position to give my opinion on your piece concretely, but it is my impression that the Aso as a carved motif, has developed from a quite vicious looking dog-like creature, to the more cartoon-like dragon we see in contemporary Dayak carving. I would say that your figures look closer to the original dog than the modern "dragon". Look very much forward to hear the opinion of the other Borneo-nerds! Best wishes, - Thor