Model

Headhunting Pole

P890

From: Borneo | Sarawak

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Kadaman
Object Number P890
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Kenyah
Provenience Borneo | Sarawak
Section Oceanian
Materials Wood
Description

Model of carved pole. Erected after head hunt. Kadaman. Two human figures standing on top of each other, the figure at the top has a pointed hat.

Height 29 cm
Width 1.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Dr. William H. Furness 3rd., 1898

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