Back Protector

P534

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P534
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kenyah
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Date Made June 29, 1898
Section Oceanian
Materials Plant Fiber | Cotton
Description

Made like a mat. Tabiu usau. Palm leaf on one side, woven basketry on the reverse. Cloth lined edges. Twisted plant fiber cord attached on reverse. "To protect the back against sun and rain; worn in the fields."

Length 80.5 cm
Width 37 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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