Mark A. Johnson Asian and Tribal art
36-37: Heirloom Gong w/ Chain. Brass, bronze. Dia: 17”, D: 4.5”, Chain L: 80”. 18th century or earlier. Sultanate of Brunei, Borneo Island.
Brass wares, traded from the coastal Malay groups to the Dayak tribes in the interior, were considered important status symbols and signs of wealth.