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Dayak Kenya Shield
Kalimantan, Borneo. End of the 19th century, beginning of the 20th century
Wood, hair, natural pigments, rattan.
Height: 120cm; width. : 37 cm
Light wooden shield, reinforced with four rattan ties. It is adorned on each side with a complex curvilinear decoration.
On the outer part, the central element is a watch head with large eyes and a mouth with fangs. On high and low registers, we find this watch (udo or kambé) always with protruding fangs. Richly decorated with human hair fringes.
The internal part is decorated with eight intertwined dragons. The sculpted handle features a crocodile.
Polychromy preserved, normal wear.
Very good state
Ref. :3821
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Wood, hair, natural pigments, rattan.
Height: 120cm; width. : 37cm
Light wooden shield, reinforced with four rattan links. It is decorated on each side with a complex curvilinear decoration.
On the external part, the central element is a watch head with large eyes and a mouth with fangs. On high and low registers, we find this watch (udo or kambé) always with protruding fangs. Richly decorated with human hair fringes.
The internal part is decorated with eight intertwined dragons. The carved handle depicts a crocodile.
Polychromy preserved, normal wear.
Very good state
Ref. :3821
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref: GMIQJ88P8A
| Condition | Good |
| Style | Tribal Art (Uniforms, armor of Tribal Art Style) |
| Period | 19th century (Uniforms, armor 19th century) |
| Country of origin | Other / Unknown |
| Shipping Time | Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days |
| Location | 93400, Saint-Ouen, France |
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