Dayak shields

Dajak · 13th January 2015, 10:17 PM

Old shield.

Albert · 14th January 2015, 12:00 PM

I am working on a book (text in Dutch): "Traditionele wapens van Borneo. De uitrusting van de koppensnellers" ("Traditional weapons of Borneo. The equipment of the headhunters").

Part I: "Schilden en krijgskleding" ("Shields and war clothing") is forthcoming in 2015. Approximately 110 pages on shields (with 130 photos / illustrations).

I will let you know what the publication date will be.

VANDOO · 14th January 2015, 04:11 PM

NICE SHIELD DAJAK ANY CHANCE OF A BETTER PICTURE OF THE DESIGN ON THE FRONT. FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THE DESIGN ON THE FRONT LOOKS UNLIKE MOST OF THE DESIGNS WE USUALLY SEE ON THESE SHIELDS.
I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BOOK ALBERT IT SOUNDS GOOD.

Dajak · 15th January 2015, 09:45 PM

This is the best pic off the shield Vandoo....

Ben

Quote:

Originally Posted by VANDOO

NICE SHIELD DAJAK ANY CHANCE OF A BETTER PICTURE OF THE DESIGN ON THE FRONT. FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THE DESIGN ON THE FRONT LOOKS UNLIKE MOST OF THE DESIGNS WE USUALLY SEE ON THESE SHIELDS.
I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BOOK ALBERT IT SOUNDS GOOD.

ethelwulf · 9th January 2022, 07:54 PM

Greetings,

I recently came in possession of a Dayak Hair Shield (although admittedly mine is in rough condition).

I acquired it from a woman in her 80’s who said that her father had been given it by a friend who either brought it back from the war or was presented it?

As far as I can figure it’s an mid to late 19th Century Dayak Kenyah Hair Shield. It matches up closely to a shield sketched in the book “Pagan Tribes of Borneo”.

It measures roughly 49”x14”

The shield clearly lived a rough life before coming into my care. It has a crack on the bottom, some old termite damage on one side and obviously some hair loss but the design is still clear and stunning especially on the reverse of the shield.

Any information or possible valuation you could offer would be much appreciated

cel7 · 26th April 2023, 09:29 PM

To revive this old thread, here are some pictures of a klebit bok that I won at an auction last week. It's had a rough life but it appealed to me. Dimensions 125x35 cm.

Ian · 27th April 2023, 08:31 PM

Hi cel7,

Very nice old shield. It's missing a few bits here and there, and it's a bit dinged up, but that's what you would expect with a genuinely old piece that has been around for a while and seen some use. Great catch.

Dajak · 15th January 2015, 09:40 PM

Hi Albert,

I just finished my own book with pics off rare dajak weapons and other stuff, see pic off it!!

Ben

Quote:

Originally Posted by Albert

I am working on a book (text in Dutch): "Traditionele wapens van Borneo. De uitrusting van de koppensnellers" ("Traditional weapons of Borneo. The equipment of the headhunters").

Part I: "Schilden en krijgskleding" ("Shields and war clothing") is forthcoming in 2015. Approximately 110 pages on shields (with 130 photos / illustrations).

I will let you know what the publication date will be.

13th January 2015, 10:17 PM	#1
Dajak Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 951	Old shield Old shield. Attached Images

14th January 2015, 12:00 PM	#2
Albert Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 200	Forthcoming: book on Borneo shields and war clothing I am working on a book (text in Dutch): "Traditionele wapens van Borneo. De uitrusting van de koppensnellers" ("Traditional weapons of Borneo. The equipment of the headhunters"). Part I: "Schilden en krijgskleding" ("Shields and war clothing") is forthcoming in 2015. Approximately 110 pages on shields (with 130 photos / illustrations). I will let you know what the publication date will be.

9th January 2022, 07:54 PM	#5
ethelwulf Member Join Date: Jan 2022 Posts: 1	Greetings, I recently came in possession of a Dayak Hair Shield (although admittedly mine is in rough condition). I acquired it from a woman in her 80’s who said that her father had been given it by a friend who either brought it back from the war or was presented it? As far as I can figure it’s an mid to late 19th Century Dayak Kenyah Hair Shield. It matches up closely to a shield sketched in the book “Pagan Tribes of Borneo”. It measures roughly 49”x14” The shield clearly lived a rough life before coming into my care. It has a crack on the bottom, some old termite damage on one side and obviously some hair loss but the design is still clear and stunning especially on the reverse of the shield. Any information or possible valuation you could offer would be much appreciated Attached Images

26th April 2023, 09:29 PM	#6
cel7 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Posts: 157	Klebit bok shield To revive this old thread, here are some pictures of a klebit bok that I won at an auction last week. It's had a rough life but it appealed to me. Dimensions 125x35 cm. Attached Images

27th April 2023, 08:31 PM	#7
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Hi cel7, Very nice old shield. It's missing a few bits here and there, and it's a bit dinged up, but that's what you would expect with a genuinely old piece that has been around for a while and seen some use. Great catch. Last edited by Ian; 27th April 2023 at 08:45 PM.

14th January 2015, 04:11 PM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	NICE SHIELD DAJAK ANY CHANCE OF A BETTER PICTURE OF THE DESIGN ON THE FRONT. FROM WHAT I CAN SEE THE DESIGN ON THE FRONT LOOKS UNLIKE MOST OF THE DESIGNS WE USUALLY SEE ON THESE SHIELDS. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR BOOK ALBERT IT SOUNDS GOOD.