Venetian-like beads from Borneo
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Posted by: Rosanna Post Reply
01/03/2026, 12:59:18

I just purchased a necklace worn by the Dayak people of Borneo, Indonesia. The necklace includes several bead designs that are similar to Venetian-made beads of the last several centuries. I collect examples like this for comparison to Venetian beads since some are extremely close "tributes" and can be confused when out of their original context.
These two photos show the complete necklace and an image of Dayak women wearing necklaces of this same design of large beaded pendants.

12_DayakBorneo2.jpg (41.6 KB)  DayakBorneo_Necklace.jpg (38.2 KB)  


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