People of Borneo. Wood engraving by W.B. Gardner, 1873, after F. Regamey after a photograph by August Sachtler.
- Sachtler, August (Photographer), active 1873.
- Date:
- 4 January 1873
- Reference:
- 44142i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The Illustrated London news supplies the following information about the subject. Foreground, a warrior of the Dayak tribe, dwelling on the Bantak Lupar river, Sarawak, in full war costume: his spear is also a blowpipe, for shooting the arrows contained in the quiver, which are poisoned with the juice of the upas tree. Left, two warriors of the Komida tribe, from the Rajang river, and a house decorated with human heads. Right, a group of three girls, one of whom, from the Shannowit tribe, wears heavy earrings which lengthen her ears
Publication/Creation
[London] : [Illustrated London News], 4 January 1873.
Physical description
1 print : wood engraving ; sheet 37 x 47.8 cm
Lettering
A sketch in Borneo. By F. Regamey. Regamey. W.B. Gardner sc. Extra supplement to the Illustrated London news, January 4 1873.
Creator/production credits
Regamey could be Frédéric Regamey (1849-1925) or Félix-Elie Regamey (1844-1907)
Reference
Wellcome Collection 44142i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores