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19th Century Dayak Tribal Shield - Borneo
Authentic wooden tribal shield from Borneo (Kalimantan), attributed to a Dayak culture group.
This long, faceted shield is carved from a single plank of hardwood and reinforced with traditional rattan stitching in repeated zig-zag patterns, a characteristic feature of Dayak craftsmanship.
The reverse retains its original central grip, and the shield shows clear signs of age, use, and historic repairs, confirming it as a genuine utilitarian object rather than a later decorative piece.
Such shields were used for protection in inter-tribal warfare and also carried symbolic meaning related to status and spiritual protection.
Origin: Borneo (Indonesia / Malaysia)
Culture: Dayak
Period: 19th - early 20th century
Material: Hardwood, rattan
Condition: Authentic wear, old repairs, stable
A rare and powerful ethnographic object with strong presence.
good condition with traces of use
carefully packed, secured shipping
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