Dayak belt decoration

Bill M · 24th April 2005, 12:22 PM

While not a weapon, I thought that maybe some people would be interested in seeing this. It is about 27 inches long and 8 inches wide.

According to "Hornbill and Dragon," by Sellato this is a decoration that hangs from a Dayak Iban Mandau belt. I would welcome any more information.

I also have a carved hornbill earring from the Dayak. If there is any interest, I will be happy to post it as well.

Ian · 24th April 2005, 01:45 PM

Bill:

That is beautiful bead work. Lovely example of the quality of decoration that many Dayak pride themselves for. I would be pleased to see the hornbill ear ring too. Thanks for showing us this interesting item.

Do you know how old the belt is?

Ian.

24th April 2005, 12:22 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Dayak belt decoration While not a weapon, I thought that maybe some people would be interested in seeing this. It is about 27 inches long and 8 inches wide. According to "Hornbill and Dragon," by Sellato this is a decoration that hangs from a Dayak Iban Mandau belt. I would welcome any more information. I also have a carved hornbill earring from the Dayak. If there is any interest, I will be happy to post it as well. Attached Images Last edited by Bill Marsh; 24th April 2005 at 12:51 PM.

24th April 2005, 01:45 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,099	Bill: That is beautiful bead work. Lovely example of the quality of decoration that many Dayak pride themselves for. I would be pleased to see the hornbill ear ring too. Thanks for showing us this interesting item. Do you know how old the belt is? Ian.