Title
Decorative panel for baby carrier
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th centuries
Region
Borneo
Dimension
Object size: L 25.3 x W 20.5
Accession No.
1997-04712
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs.Andy Ng
This decorative panel would originally have been attached to the back of a baby carrier. It was made by either the Kayan or Kenyah people of Central Borneo who are well known for their highly ornate beadwork. The human face represents the guardian spirit to protect the baby in the carrier.
