Borneo, Dayak paraphernalia

[asomotif]

Just for the fun of sharing (and because I was pretty please about the composition myself :) )

Some personal adornments from Borneo.
The bracelets of silver and shell specifically Iban, same as the bidang (skirt/Pua fabric).

[VANDOO]

NICE ITEMS :) I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE ARGUS PHESANT FEATHERS IT IS A TRULY REMARKABLE BIRD AND LIKE ALL OTHERS IN THE FAMILY I SUSPECT IT IS GOOD EATING. WHAT SORT OF TOOTH IS THAT BEAR OR LARGE CAT? DOSEN'T LOOK LIKE CROCODILE IN THE PICTURE.

[asomotif]

WHAT SORT OF TOOTH IS THAT

Probably bear. No idea if they are tasty too ;)

[trenchwarfare]

The tooth is either bear, or canine. Both can be quite tasty. ;)

[Maurice]

Nice "p.a.r.a.p.h.e.r.n.a.l.i.a." Willem.


Are that 3 little shells on the shell bracelets attached with some kind of gutta percha?
I also like the "mat" (which they had attached behind them to sit on), you have on the pua!

[asomotif]

Hi Maurice,

Yes, these are some shell like pieces.
I have seen them on necklaces too.

I think it is not the entire shell, but a part of shell, grinded down, or maybe some kind of closure/cap found on some shells.

[Maurice]

I have 2 paraphernalia.I picked them up from the street in Rotterdam yesterday! :p :p :p
I gave them to my kids!

[asomotif]

Yes, I saw one of those too offered for sale.

Not bad at Eur 18,-
Must be fun for the next Carnaval :) ;)