Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasBark-Containersearly to mid-20th centuryContainer is a bark-containers of Iban people origin created in early to mid-20th century using bark, wood, fiber, glass beads, metal measuring Height 10 in. — now part of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bark, wood, fiber, glass beads, metal |
| Dimensions | Height 10 in. |
| Classification | Bark-Containers |
| Department | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Credit Line | Gift of Fred and Rita Richman, 1995 |
| Date | early to mid-20th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iban people culture. The estimated date range is 1900 – 2000.
Geography
Origin: Borneo, Malaysia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Container?
Container is housed in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Container created?
Container dates to early to mid-20th century.
What material is Container made from?
Container is crafted from bark, wood, fiber, glass beads, metal.
Where does Container originate?
Container originates from Malaysia (Iban people culture).
Is Container in the public domain?
Container is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026