NHM-HT.159-2014
Parts
Object number
NHM-HT.159-2014
Object type
Identification
Description
Necklace with white string and tassels, coloured beads and bound in coloured strings
Comments
Display label:
'Penan Bead Necklaces and Bracelets. These beads were given to Robin Hanbury-Tenison when he travelled with the Penan. These laboriously made decorations were given to visitors on arrival and departure. Today these artefacts form an important part of the income of settled Penan, when the opportunity arises to sell them to passing tourists.'
'Penan Bead Necklaces and Bracelets. These beads were given to Robin Hanbury-Tenison when he travelled with the Penan. These laboriously made decorations were given to visitors on arrival and departure. Today these artefacts form an important part of the income of settled Penan, when the opportunity arises to sell them to passing tourists.'
Production
People
Place
Sarawak
History and association
Previous ownership
