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1923.86.32

Hook for parang (weapon) of wood with two boars' tusks. [El.B 01/02/2008]

1923.86.32

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hook for parang (weapon) of wood with two boars' tusks. [El.B 01/02/2008]
Long description
The centrepiece of wood has been carved into an oval shape at one end with geometric patterns, into the shape of a sitting human figure at the other end. The middle part is bound with cane basketry. Set into the wood are two boars' tusks serving as hooks. [El.B 01/02/2008]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Kenyah
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1923
Date collected
By 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: 1923
Materials and processes
Material Boar Tooth Animal, Material Wood Plant, Material Cane Plant, Process Carved, Process Bound, Process Basketry
Dimensions
Width: max 166 mm, Length: max 375 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1923.86.32

Search terms: Tool, Dwelling, Hook, Building Part

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