Antique Borneo Iban Glass Bead – Black & Yellow Striped Pattern

Antique Borneo Iban Glass Bead – Black & Yellow Striped Pattern

This is an authentic antique Iban glass bead from Borneo, traditionally worn and traded by the Iban people of Sarawak, Malaysia, and Kalimantan, Indonesia. These beads hold cultural and spiritual significance among the indigenous Dayak communities and are often passed down through generations as heirlooms.

Features:

• Material: Aged glass with natural patina and signs of wear.
• Color & Pattern: Black base with distinctive yellow spiral or horizontal stripes—a traditional motif in Iban beadwork.
• Shape: Barrel-shaped with a smooth, slightly worn surface, indicating age and use.
• Size: 2.5 cm x 1.2 x 1.2 cm / 5 g
• Cultural Significance: Used in ceremonial attire, rituals, and as a symbol of status and wealth.
• Collected from Sarawak , along Rejang river from Iban longhouse.