*TERABAI: Dayak Fighting Shield of Borneo*

DAYAK FIGHTING SHIELD(TERABAI)
Origin: Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, E. Region, Kenyah-Kayan
Complex Provenance: Ex. Raymond Handley collection, San Francisco (pervious owner of Folk Art International, once located in the Frank Lloyd Wright building at 140 Maiden Lane)
Period/Date: Late 19th century-Early 20th Century
Materials: Jelutong Wood, Rattan and fiber
Description: This classic undecorated warrior's shield is called a "kelabit". It is a clean pure form and has an attractive handle. is the best quality I've had in a years. It is reinforced by ten horizontal bands of bound rattan which kept the wood from splintering apart when struck by a Spear or Mandau sword. The binding is beautifully intact having only slight losses. It is in fine condition showing obvious battle use. There is an old chip to the top and also a stable minor crack.
Dimensions: Height 47.5" (120.5), Width 17.5" (144.5)

*TERABAI: Dayak Fighting Shield of Borneo*

*TERABAI: Dayak Fighting Shield of Borneo*

*TERABAI: Shield of Borneo*

*TERABAI: Dayak Fighting Shield of Borneo*
CLASSIC DAYAK OF BORNEO