Description

Traditional use:
Chenos or Temiar rattan interwoven rings functioned as reinforcements rings for bamboo blowpipes.

Contemporary use:
As a fashionable yet durable finger ring. This ring is made from rattan, natural finish.

Artisan: Andok Tibai
Artisan age: late 50s
Ethnic group: Temiar (Orang Asli)

Dimensions: 2 cm (d) x 0.7 cm (w)
Width of strips: 0.12 cm
Weight: 5 gms
Colour: beige (natural finish)

Source: Kg Bal in Pos Kema, near Grik, Perak (Peninsular Malaysia)