Borneo (East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Indonesia & Sarawak, Malaysia)
Service history
Used by
Kayan people (Borneo), Kenyah people
Specifications
Length
110–130 cm (43–51 in)
The Klebit Bok or Kelavit Bok is the traditional shield of the Kelabit, Kayan and the Kenyah people originating from Borneo.[1] It is similar to the shields used by other Dayak people such as the Kliau of the Iban.
^Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis (1994). Di Pedalaman Borneo: Perjalanan Dari Pontianak Ke Samarinda, 1894. Penerbit PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama bekerja sama dengan Borneo Research Council, Indonesia Office. ISBN 978-979-605-051-2.
The KlebitBok or Kelavit Bok is the traditional shield of the Kelabit, Kayan and the Kenyah people originating from Borneo. It is similar to the shields...
It is similar to the shields used by other Dayak people such as the KlebitBok of the Kenyah. Other names for this shield include: klawang or kelawang...
Dayaks Dayak Dyak Dayak chief as seen holding a spear and a KlebitBok shield. Total population c. 8.18 million Regions with significant populations Borneo:...
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