Dayak shields

asomotif · 2nd September 2013, 10:29 PM

My shields are presently stored on the attic.

However, I came across this nice picture taken in Sarawak.

Maurice · 2nd September 2013, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by asomotif

My shields are presently stored on the attic.

However, I came across this nice picture taken in Sarawak.

Hi Willem,

Lol! They have to adjust the text below the image a little bit:
the second man on the left is wearing a large sleeveless jacket, or collar, of skin to protect his shoulders from wounds, AND ALSO HE'S WEARING HIS SHIELD UPSIDE DOWN!!!

Kind regards,
Maurice

asomotif · 3rd September 2013, 06:42 AM

Yes, I noticed it but assumed it is probably by accident. They look rather genuine Dayak to me.

Maurice · 3rd September 2013, 07:46 AM

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Originally Posted by asomotif

Yes, I noticed it but assumed it is probably by accident. They look rather genuine Dayak to me.

Ofcourse these are genuine dayak.

Maurice

VANDOO · 3rd September 2013, 05:34 PM

I HAVE SOME PICTURES IN MY PHOTO FILES OF DAYAK SHIELDS HERE ARE A FEW. I LIKE DAYAK SHIELDS A LOT BUT HAVE LITTLE KNOWLEGE OF THEM SO SOME MAY BE NEW AND SOME OLD AND I REMAIN CLUELESS AS TO WHICH TRIBES THEY BELONG. SO PICTURES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT AND COMMENT.
EXAMPLE 1.THE FIRST TWO PICTURES ARE OF A TYPE THAT HAS DEEP RELIEF CARVING AND IS PAINTED WITH SOME SORT OF HOMEMADE PAINT/STAIN.
# 2. THE NEXT 4 PICTURES ARE OF A SHIELD WITH HAIR AND LIGHT CARVING IT IS 53 X 16 INCHES
#3. A DEEP RELIEF CARVED EXAMPLE WITH MODERN PAINT,49IN. X 11.5IN.
#4. A OLDER SHIELD LIGHTLY CARVED AND STAINED ONLY
#5. TWO PICTURES OF A DEEPLY CARVED TYPE WITH MODERN PAINT. 46.5 IN.LONG
#6. SHIELD FRONT AND BACK ,WITH HAIR AND STAIN.
#7. OLD HAIRY FORM SHIELD. WITH STAIN AND LIGHT CARVING.

MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE OLDER SHIELDS HAD THE DESIGNS ESPECIALLY THE EYES CUT IN ALONG THE LINES ONLY ( I REFER TO THIS AS LIGHT CARVEING). THE SHIELDS WERE COLORED BY NATURAL STAINS AND PIGMENTS AND PERHAPS WOOD BURNED.
MANY OF THE MODERN REPLICAS HAVE THE DESIGNS DRAWN ON AND COLORED BUT NOT CUT INTO THE WOOD.
I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE FORMS THAT ARE CARVED COMPLETY IN HEAVY RELIEF AND PAINTED CAME INTO PRODUCTION BUT THE GOOD EXAMPLES ARE TRULY WORKS OF ART AND ALTHOUGH NOT GOOD OLD HEADHUNTING EXAMPLES NOT TO BE SCOFFED AT AS ETHINOGRAPHIC ART. AT ANY RATE I LIKE THEM BUT THEN I AM NOT A PURIST AND AM A NOVICE AT BEST.

VANDOO · 4th September 2013, 01:25 PM

A FEW MORE DAYAK SHIELDS
1. DAYAK DANCING WITH SHIELD AND SWORD
2. SHIELD WITH LIGHT CARVING AND ORANGE PIGMENT PAINT
3,4 & 5. 19TH. CENTURY SHIELD ,LIGHT CARVING, 50 X 15 INCHES
6 & 7. FRONT AND BACK OF HAIRY SHIELD
8. DEEP CARVED EXAMPLE, PAINTED
9. OLD SHIELD NO OTHER INFORMATION.
10. ANOTHER OLD SHIELD NO OTHER INFORMATION
11 & 12. FRONT AND BACK OF SHIELD EST.1920'S TO 1930'S, 62 INCHES

Battara · 5th September 2013, 12:28 AM

Barry some questions:

1. Are those with hair ceremonial or for warfare?

2. Do those used for warfare use painted faces for intimidation or are warfare examples plain?

3. If those with carving and paint are older, then what about those with only black and red paint, and bare wood?

2nd September 2013, 10:29 PM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	My shields are presently stored on the attic. However, I came across this nice picture taken in Sarawak. Attached Images

3rd September 2013, 06:42 AM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	Yes, I noticed it but assumed it is probably by accident. They look rather genuine Dayak to me.

3rd September 2013, 05:34 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I HAVE SOME PICTURES IN MY PHOTO FILES OF DAYAK SHIELDS HERE ARE A FEW. I LIKE DAYAK SHIELDS A LOT BUT HAVE LITTLE KNOWLEGE OF THEM SO SOME MAY BE NEW AND SOME OLD AND I REMAIN CLUELESS AS TO WHICH TRIBES THEY BELONG. SO PICTURES FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT AND COMMENT. EXAMPLE 1.THE FIRST TWO PICTURES ARE OF A TYPE THAT HAS DEEP RELIEF CARVING AND IS PAINTED WITH SOME SORT OF HOMEMADE PAINT/STAIN. # 2. THE NEXT 4 PICTURES ARE OF A SHIELD WITH HAIR AND LIGHT CARVING IT IS 53 X 16 INCHES #3. A DEEP RELIEF CARVED EXAMPLE WITH MODERN PAINT,49IN. X 11.5IN. #4. A OLDER SHIELD LIGHTLY CARVED AND STAINED ONLY #5. TWO PICTURES OF A DEEPLY CARVED TYPE WITH MODERN PAINT. 46.5 IN.LONG #6. SHIELD FRONT AND BACK ,WITH HAIR AND STAIN. #7. OLD HAIRY FORM SHIELD. WITH STAIN AND LIGHT CARVING. MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT THE OLDER SHIELDS HAD THE DESIGNS ESPECIALLY THE EYES CUT IN ALONG THE LINES ONLY ( I REFER TO THIS AS LIGHT CARVEING). THE SHIELDS WERE COLORED BY NATURAL STAINS AND PIGMENTS AND PERHAPS WOOD BURNED. MANY OF THE MODERN REPLICAS HAVE THE DESIGNS DRAWN ON AND COLORED BUT NOT CUT INTO THE WOOD. I DON'T KNOW WHEN THE FORMS THAT ARE CARVED COMPLETY IN HEAVY RELIEF AND PAINTED CAME INTO PRODUCTION BUT THE GOOD EXAMPLES ARE TRULY WORKS OF ART AND ALTHOUGH NOT GOOD OLD HEADHUNTING EXAMPLES NOT TO BE SCOFFED AT AS ETHINOGRAPHIC ART. AT ANY RATE I LIKE THEM BUT THEN I AM NOT A PURIST AND AM A NOVICE AT BEST. Attached Images Last edited by VANDOO; 4th September 2013 at 01:15 PM.

4th September 2013, 01:25 PM	#6
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A FEW MORE DAYAK SHIELDS 1. DAYAK DANCING WITH SHIELD AND SWORD 2. SHIELD WITH LIGHT CARVING AND ORANGE PIGMENT PAINT 3,4 & 5. 19TH. CENTURY SHIELD ,LIGHT CARVING, 50 X 15 INCHES 6 & 7. FRONT AND BACK OF HAIRY SHIELD 8. DEEP CARVED EXAMPLE, PAINTED 9. OLD SHIELD NO OTHER INFORMATION. 10. ANOTHER OLD SHIELD NO OTHER INFORMATION 11 & 12. FRONT AND BACK OF SHIELD EST.1920'S TO 1930'S, 62 INCHES Attached Images Last edited by VANDOO; 4th September 2013 at 01:36 PM.

5th September 2013, 12:28 AM	#7
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,280	Barry some questions: 1. Are those with hair ceremonial or for warfare? 2. Do those used for warfare use painted faces for intimidation or are warfare examples plain? 3. If those with carving and paint are older, then what about those with only black and red paint, and bare wood?