Dayak baby carrier - Glass, natural fibers - Indonesia - 20th century
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This Dayak baby carrier from Kalimantan, Indonesia, is a 20th‑century woven rattan structure on a wooden base with a coloured beaded panel depicting a central demon figure for protection; dimensions 33 × 37 × 14 cm, made with wood, glass beads, rattan and natural fibers, in excellent condition, original/official authenticity, provenance private collection.
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Baby carrier from the Dayak tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia.
This baby carrier is made of woven rattan over a wooden base and an exterior coloured beaded panel. The central figure in the panel depicts a central demon figure surrounded by white partial motifs over a dark background. The curled tendril-like motifs are characteristic of Kayan/Kenyah Dayak art. It was believed that the souls of young children might wander and come into contact with disease and illness. The dramatic demonic figure on the beaded panel was designed to protect the child by scaring off marauding spirits.The panel is attached to the rattan frame with what looks like natural fibers.
Wood, glass beads, rattan, natural fibers.
Mid 20th century or earlier.
Dimensions: 33 x 37 x 14 cm
Baby carrier from the Dayak tribe, Kalimantan, Indonesia.
This baby carrier is made of woven rattan over a wooden base and an exterior coloured beaded panel. The central figure in the panel depicts a central demon figure surrounded by white partial motifs over a dark background. The curled tendril-like motifs are characteristic of Kayan/Kenyah Dayak art. It was believed that the souls of young children might wander and come into contact with disease and illness. The dramatic demonic figure on the beaded panel was designed to protect the child by scaring off marauding spirits.The panel is attached to the rattan frame with what looks like natural fibers.
Wood, glass beads, rattan, natural fibers.
Mid 20th century or earlier.
Dimensions: 33 x 37 x 14 cm
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
20th century
Number of objects
1
Country of Origin
Indonesia
Material
natural fibers, Glass
Height
33 cm
Width
37 cm
Title of artwork
Dayak baby carrier
Depth
14 cm
Condition
Excellent condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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