Flag of MalaysiaArts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasWood-Sculpturemid to late 20th century

Artwork Details

TitleHornbill Figure (Kenyalang)
MediumWood, tradecloth, fiber, copper coins, paint, plastic, iron nails
DimensionsLength 68 in.
ClassificationWood-Sculpture
DepartmentArts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Datemid to late 20th century
Credit LineGift of Fred and Rita Richman, 1996
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIban people
Date Range1900 – 2000

Provenance

RegionBorneo
CountryMalaysia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 317788