Unknown Artist
Armband
- Other titles:
- Bracelet
- Location
- Lower Asian gallery
- Further information
Among the Dayak and Iban societies of Borneo, armbands and bracelets made from wood, shell, ivory and various metals are worn by males and females of all ages. The scrolling ornamentation on this armband resembles designs of protective paired dragons and the undulating waters of the underworld, which are found tattooed on the body and emblazoned on the surface of all manner of objects including clothing, weapons and baby carriers.
- Place of origin
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Kalimantan,
Borneo,
Indonesia
Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia
- Year
- 19th century-20th century
- Media
- Jewellery
- Medium
- silver alloy
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 1.5 x 11.0 cm diam.
- Credit
- Christopher Worrall Wilson Bequest 2010
- Accession number
- 548.2010
