#115 • Carved Bone Dragon Blowpipe & Cast-Metal Chinese Dragon Wall Sculpture

Part of November 2026 Fantastic Finds Auction (timed auction by Alaska Premier Auctions & Appraisals)

High bid $5.00

Status: Available

Bidding closes Nov 15, 2026 4:41 PM AKST

Category: Decorative Objects

A carved bone blowpipe takes the form of a long, open-mouthed dragon, with fine crosshatching and flowing incised lines along its dark-finished body. The head has pointed teeth and long, swept-back projections. Its sectional construction, metal-lined bore, and surviving hook for a dart container identify it as a Borneo-type dragon blowpipe. A gold-tone cast-metal wall sculpture presents a different dragon in a broad, serpentine pose. Its scaled body curves between outstretched legs and flame-like cloud forms, with a pearl held in one claw. The open spaces around the body emphasize its sinuous outline. The wall sculpture measures approximately 28" wide x 11" tall. The blowpipe has losses to the projecting head details, including the right whisker. A rear tailpiece, dart container, and darts are not shown with the lot.