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1903.12.17

Finely carved bamboo staff with four tufts of feathers along its length. [SM 21/11/2008]

1903.12.17

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Collection type
Object
Description
Finely carved bamboo staff with four tufts of feathers along its length. [SM 21/11/2008]
Long description
Finely carved bamboo staff with four tufts of feathers along its length. Decorated with incised floral and geometric designs that are highlighted in red/brown pigment. [SM 21/11/2008]
Geographical reference
Malaysia
Asia > South-eastern Asia > Malaysia
Sarawak
Cultural groups
Iban
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1903
Date collected
By 1903
Acquisition information
Donated: 1903
Materials and processes
Material Bamboo Plant, Material Pigment, Material Bird Feather, Process Carved, Process Inscribed, Process Glued, Process Bound
Dimensions
Length: max 1850 mm, Width: max 100 mm, Depth: max 30 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1903.12.17

Search terms: Insignia, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Staff, Ceremonial Object

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