Baby carrier panels

NameBaby carrier panels

CultureKenyah peoples, Orang Ulu group

DateMid--late 20th century

Place madeBorneo island, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumGlass beads, cotton and/or pineapple fiber twine

DimensionsOther (top): 9 1/2 × 11 × 1/8 in. (24.1 × 27.9 × 0.3175 cm)
Other (bottom): 9 × 12 × 1/8 in. (22.9 × 30.5 × 0.3175 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.376

Collections

Asia

DescriptionTop panel has an abstract, bilaterally symmetrical design in black on a yellow ground, with green lines down the center and orange highlights flanking. Bottom panel has a black ground with a pair of golden yellow abstract animal forms with spiraling horns, tails, etc. White, blue, green and and red touches. Both on black mount.