Important Collection of Antique Asian Arms
Lot 276:
Rare Late 19th C. Indonesian Dayak Headhunter’s Kliau Kalimantan Painted War Shield ~ Very Impressive Large Example.Dating from the late 1800s, provenance: Kalimantan, In wood, of rectangular shape, pointed on the upper and lower side, ribbed in the center, embossed and hand-painted with animal teeth, animals similar to octopus and with floral and geometrical motifs. With a strong enarme inside, embossed in one piece with the shield with ends with human faces. Provenance – Schmiedt Collection. Shield Dimensions: Height 47", width 13"See the two very similar specimen in ‘Traditional Weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago’ by Albert G. van Zonneveld, page 72/73, the first bought by the Sultan of Lutei in 1883. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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