Hornbill figure (Kenyalang), Iban People, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia late 19th to 20th century. Stylised image of a Rhinocerous Hornbill used in ceremonial gatherings (would have been mounted on a pole) associated with the upper world and formerly with head hunting and warfare. Serves as an intermediary between the powerful deity Singalong Burong and the human world
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Hornbill figure (Kenyalang), Iban People, Borneo, Sarawak, Malaysia late 19th to 20th century. Stylised image of a Rhinocerous Hornbill used in ceremonial gatherings (would have been mounted on a pole) associated with the upper world and formerly with head hunting and warfare. Serves as an intermediary between the powerful deity Singalong Burong and the human world
Photo ID: 013210
Author: David Tipling / Birdphoto.co.uk
David Tipling / Birdphoto.co.uk
Photo size: 13.6 Mpixels (38.8 MB uncompressed) - 4534x2994 pixels (15.1x10 in / 38.4x25.3 cm at 300 ppi)