Shield "kilau" ·  Indonesia - Borneo, Dayak · ID: 3033718

Description

wood, shield and grip carved from a single piece, on both sides painted in black, red and white, slightly dam., traces of abrasion;
wooden shields were used for protection in warfare, on headhunting raids, or ceremonial display. The spiritually charged “monster” figure painted on the front is meant to instill fear in the enemy.

The object Shield “kilau” with the object ID 3033718 was last part of the auction 71st tribal art auction at November 24, 2012 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house and had the lot number 5.

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Comparing literature

van Zonneveld, A.G., Traditional weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, Leiden 2001, p. 73