Shield "kliau" ·  Indonesia - Borneo, Dayak · ID: 3053159

Description

soft and light “jelutong” wood, pigments,

Wood 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 frighten the enemy.

The object Shield “kliau” with the object ID 3053159 was last part of the auction Auction 106 at April 25, 2026 on Zemanek-Münster Auction house. The object with the lot number 131 achieved a sales price of EUR 1,500.

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Comparing literature

van Zonneveld, Albert G., Traditional weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago, Leiden 2001, p. 73, ill. 279