Warcoat

Collections
1002692
Title
Warcoat
Year/Period
Early 20th century
Region
Sarawak
Dimension
Object size: L115.6 x W50.8
Accession No.
1992-00563

This is a warcoat made of goat skin and is decorated with a shell piece. The edges around the neck-hole is bound with red cloth. A variety of material was used for decorated costume in Borneo. Most of these costumes were associated with ceremonial, often centred on warfare.