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belum
Object Type
belum
Museum number
As1994,05.31
Description
Belum (image of a tew, i.e., malevolent spirit); carved of sago palm pith; standing male human figure, pointed hat with human figure ("Bilum Awah") wrapped around it, hands at sides, lizard wrapped around stomach, body carved with chevrons; represents the water spirit Sebulang Awâh.
Producer name
Made by:
Ma'aw bin Lugéng
Production ethnic group
Made by:
Melanau
Production date
1971
Production place
Made in:
Oya district
Excavator/field collector
Field Collection by:
Dr H Stephen Morris
Materials
sago palm pith
Technique
carved
Dimensions
Height:
39.50 centimetres
Weight:
69 grammes
Width:
6 centimetres
Depth:
4.50 centimetres
Bibliographic references
Clayre 1997 / The Oya Melanau: traditional ritual and belief, with a catalogue of belum carvings
(6.60 (p. 212, pl. 69 p. 291))
Location
Not on display
Subjects
spirit
reptile
Acquisition name
Donated by:
Dr George Morris
Acquisition date
1994
Acquisition notes
Collected by Stephen Morris between 1950-1972.
Department
Asia
Registration number
As1994,05.31
Additional IDs
Miscellaneous number:
BNB 60
(belum notebook)