Borneo, Dayak paraphernalia

asomotif · 17th June 2009, 10:58 PM

Just for the fun of sharing (and because I was pretty please about the composition myself

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Some personal adornments from Borneo.
The bracelets of silver and shell specifically Iban, same as the bidang (skirt/Pua fabric).

VANDOO · 18th June 2009, 04:02 AM

NICE ITEMS

I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE ARGUS PHESANT FEATHERS IT IS A TRULY REMARKABLE BIRD AND LIKE ALL OTHERS IN THE FAMILY I SUSPECT IT IS GOOD EATING. WHAT SORT OF TOOTH IS THAT BEAR OR LARGE CAT? DOSEN'T LOOK LIKE CROCODILE IN THE PICTURE.

asomotif · 18th June 2009, 07:31 AM

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WHAT SORT OF TOOTH IS THAT

Probably bear. No idea if they are tasty too

trenchwarfare · 18th June 2009, 04:59 PM

The tooth is either bear, or canine. Both can be quite tasty.

Maurice · 18th June 2009, 06:27 PM

Nice "p.a.r.a.p.h.e.r.n.a.l.i.a." Willem.

Are that 3 little shells on the shell bracelets attached with some kind of gutta percha?
I also like the "mat" (which they had attached behind them to sit on), you have on the pua!

asomotif · 19th June 2009, 01:07 AM

Hi Maurice,

Yes, these are some shell like pieces.
I have seen them on necklaces too.

I think it is not the entire shell, but a part of shell, grinded down, or maybe some kind of closure/cap found on some shells.

17th June 2009, 10:58 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	Borneo, Dayak paraphernalia Just for the fun of sharing (and because I was pretty please about the composition myself ) Some personal adornments from Borneo. The bracelets of silver and shell specifically Iban, same as the bidang (skirt/Pua fabric). Attached Images

18th June 2009, 04:02 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	NICE ITEMS I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE ARGUS PHESANT FEATHERS IT IS A TRULY REMARKABLE BIRD AND LIKE ALL OTHERS IN THE FAMILY I SUSPECT IT IS GOOD EATING. WHAT SORT OF TOOTH IS THAT BEAR OR LARGE CAT? DOSEN'T LOOK LIKE CROCODILE IN THE PICTURE.

18th June 2009, 04:59 PM	#4
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	The tooth is either bear, or canine. Both can be quite tasty.

18th June 2009, 06:27 PM	#5
Maurice Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,346	Nice "p.a.r.a.p.h.e.r.n.a.l.i.a." Willem. Are that 3 little shells on the shell bracelets attached with some kind of gutta percha? I also like the "mat" (which they had attached behind them to sit on), you have on the pua!

19th June 2009, 01:07 AM	#6
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,225	Hi Maurice, Yes, these are some shell like pieces. I have seen them on necklaces too. I think it is not the entire shell, but a part of shell, grinded down, or maybe some kind of closure/cap found on some shells.