Head Rack
P820
From: Borneo | Sarawak
Curatorial Section: Oceanian
| Object Number | P820 |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Iban |
| Provenience | Borneo | Sarawak |
| Section | Oceanian |
| Materials | Rattan | Palm Leaf | Wood |
| Description | Three rings of rattan with vertical rattan supports held together with rattan peel. Six palm fronds attached on the outside. Five skulls inside (P895, P897, P899, P900, P901), each held within a twisted rattan container, which is tied to the outer rings with plant fiber cords. Plant fiber cord tied at the top for hanging. |
| Height | 37 cm |
| Width | 59 cm |
| Credit Line | Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898 |
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