Canoe Making Tool

P445

From: Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P445
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kayan
Provenience Borneo | Dutch West Borneo | Mendalam River
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Metal
Description

Fe. Karwoh. Tool used in boat making. Large wooden handle the but end of which shows evidence of beating. Metal blade is inserted into the handle, shallow channel at the carving end.

Length 31 cm
Credit Line Gift of Alfred C. Harrison Jr. and Dr. H. M. Hiller, 1899

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