Log in

View Full Version : Shield for ID


Congoblades
3rd January 2015, 04:57 PM
To which ethnic group belonged this shield?
Wood, about 100 cm.
Thanks

VANDOO
3rd January 2015, 06:09 PM
IT IS A RECENT DAYAK DECORATOR SHIELD FROM BORNEO. SUCH SHIELDS MAKE GOOD WALL HANGER DECOR BUT SERVE NO TRIBAL PURPOSE IN CEREMONIES OR ETHNIC DRESS SO ARE NOT USED AS SUCH. THEY STILL MAKE MORE TRADITIONAL SHIELDS FOR USE IN DANCE AND COSTUME BUT YOUR EXAMPLE IS PURELY FOR DECORATION.

Congoblades
3rd January 2015, 08:13 PM
Thanks Vandoo, I know it's not old, still a nice carved decorative item :)