War Shield
Dayak Peoples, Northern Borneo, Indonesia
Wood, rattan, natural pigment and paint
19th or early 20th century
48” (122cm) by 13.5” (34cm)
An unusual Northern Borneo Dayak shield with the detail outlines slightly carved into the surface. The back has all natural pigment colors, and the front has been touched up with commercial paints of white, red, and blue at a later date.
$6500
