A fine and historical shield, carved wood, red and black pigment, hair. Dayak, Borneo. H. 135, W. 48.
Provenance: Ex. Antique dealer Steen Strømberg 1947–2014. Ex. Probably Captain Commander William Chimmo (1826–1891)
Old 19th century? label with the text:
“Headhunters Pirates Shield, ornamented with hair of victims. Taken with other trophies by Captain W. Chimmo R. N. , From the Pirates of Borneo, And Tawi Tawi. H. M. S. Nassau”
Two pieces of old wood (relics) with text, probably from the battle of 1872.
Tribal art, 6 December 2020
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