A Dayak beaded baby carrier panel featuring stylized dragon and mask motifs, designed to deflect negative spirits seeking to steal a child's soul.

Dayak Beaded Baby Carrier Panel - No. 205

Featuring Paired Dragon and Mask Motifs

Probably made by a Kenyah Woman of Sarawak or Kalimantan, ca. 1890-1935.

European and Chinese glass beads, vegetal fiber thread.

14 x 10.75 in / 35.5 x 27 cm

Published:

Valerie Hector, "Evoking the Aso':

‘Dayak Beaded Baby Carrier Panels with Dragon-Dog Motifs" (2022), Fig. 11.

Price on Request