Description:

Kenyah Dayak People, Borneo, ca. 1920 - 1940 (central bead panel ca. 1980). This baby carrier comprises woven rattan over a wooden base and an exterior embellished with a panel (aban) beaded with colored glass beads, conus shell segments, various colored glass beads, and animal teeth. Colors and tokens will often depict gender of child, bells and teeth add protection. According to Maxwell (2010, p. 90), it was believed that the souls of young children might wander and come into contact with disease and illness, and so to protect their babies, mothers would attach their babies to their carriers with prayer. The dramatic demonic figure on the beaded panel was designed to protect the child by scaring off marauding spirits. 13" x 12" x 8" Provenance: Ex-Pasadena collection acquired in the 1980s. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Overall excellent.

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