Meet Leonard Yiu, collector of Borneo tribal artefacts FMTNews FMTLifestyle
KUALA LUMPUR: If you’re a history or art enthusiast, this quaint museum cum art gallery should be of interest to you.
Speaking to FMT, Yiu said he has always been intrigued by tribal art, and how the many talented craftsmen living in the dense jungles of Sarawak and Sabah, perceived art. The Puchong-born art enthusiast said he used to frequently travel into the remote recesses of rural Sarawak, Sabah and Kalimantan in search of unique woodcraft.
FMT took a tour of the Borneo art section of the museum where rows of tribal masks adorn the walls. These masks were crafted by the Kayan, Pasir Mas, and Modang tribespeople, discernible by the colours and shapes they use in their work. If you’re a fan of Guardians of the Galaxy, you’ll be surprised to see a huge Groot-lookalike from the movie. He is much larger and taller than the extra-terrestrial tree monster though, with his head tilting to the right.According to Yiu, this structure is known as a ‘Hampatong’ or guardian who watches over the village and its inhabitants.
Pointing to them, Yiu said these woven carriers depict the pride of the Kenyah tribal women. Each design bears the motif of a ‘protective spirit’ expertly woven into the design.
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