Leg Rings

P52B

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Saribas River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P52B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Iban
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Saribas River
Date Made Before 1897
Section Oceanian
Materials Brass | Rattan
Description

Set of 8 connected leg rings, rattan and brass. Enkrimok [engkerimok]. Eight circular plant fiber bands covered with small brass rings, bound together in a stack. On each, a decorative segment consisting of double black rings flanked by double red rings, lined up as stacked.

Height 5.08 cm
Outside Diameter 11.43 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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