Sugar Cane Press

P491A

From: Borneo | Sarawak | Niah River

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P491A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Melanau
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak | Niah River
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood | Peel
Description

Kapit. Two somewhat curved wooden slats bound at one end with rattan. Leaf design carved around the middle on both sides with a naturalistic element carved at the bound end. Trifold symbol carved at the opposite end. Flat interiors.

Length 66.5 cm
Width 9.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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