Shield

P1282

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1282
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kenyah
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel
Description

Shield. Kelevit. Rectangular wooden shield with pointed ends. Flat planes of the sides meet at an angle to form a longitudinal median ridge on the front. In the middle of the back a vertical hardwood handle. Painted both sides. On the front, a demonic figure with large round eyes and curved fangs. On the back two human figures, arms raised, with elaborate stylized hair or headdresses. One male and one female figure.

Length 140.97 cm
Width 45.085 cm
Depth 10.16 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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