Arm Ring

P63

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P63
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Arm ring. Carved tapang wood inlaid with lead. Simpai. Dark wood, light inlays in form of paired spirals between which are rows of circles and triangles. Probably Furness's "Simpai wooden armlet worn by Kayans & Dyaks." See also P56 A-B.

Outside Diameter 8.89 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898
Other Number 151 - Other Number

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