Item Records

This page shows all the information we have about this item. Both the institution that physically holds this item, and RRN members have contributed the knowledge on this page. You’re looking at the item record provided by the holding institution. If you scroll further down the page, you’ll see the information from RRN members, and can share your own knowledge too.

The RRN processes the information it receives from each institution to make it more readable and easier to search. If you’re doing in-depth research on this item, be sure to take a look at the Data Source tab to see the information exactly as it was provided by the institution.

These records are easy to share because each has a unique web address. You can copy and paste the location from your browser’s address bar into an email, word document, or chat message to share this item with others.

  • Data
  • Data Source

This information was automatically generated from data provided by MOA: University of British Columbia. It has been standardized to aid in finding and grouping information within the RRN. Accuracy and meaning should be verified from the Data Source tab.

Description

A wooden block with four figures carved on it. A bird with a curved beak, long neck, and outstretched wings rests claws on a standing man's head. Below man's feet is a turtle and on the reverse is a crocodile that stretches to below the bird's tail. Two pairs of holes drilled in back, in bird, and below crocodile.

History Of Use

Decoration on the Haus Tamberan roof beams.

Cultural Context

Haus Tamberan

Iconographic Meaning

Bird is probably the so-called 'fish-eagle'. The person may represent the tribal founder. The whole ensemble may symbolize the war-like spirit of village men.

Item History

With an account, you can ask other users a question about this item. Request an Account

With an account, you can submit information about this item and have it visible to all users and institutions on the RRN. Request an Account

Similar Items