# Klebit Bok > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Klebit_Bok > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Klebit_Bok.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klebit_Bok > Source revision: 1328201794 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) Traditional shield of Dayak of Borneo Klebit Bok A Klebit Bok shield, circa 1875–1925. Type Shield Place of origin Borneo (East Kalimantan, North Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, Indonesia & Sarawak, Malaysia) Service history Used by Kayan people (Borneo), Kenyah people Specifications Length 110–130 cm (43–51 in) The **Klebit Bok** or **Kelembit Bok** or **Kelavit Bok** is the traditional shield of the [Kelabit](/source/Kelabit_people), [Kayan](/source/Kayan_people_(Borneo)) and the [Kenyah people](/source/Kenyah_people) originating from [Borneo](/source/Borneo).[1] It is similar to the shields used by other [Dayak people](/source/Dayak_people) such as the [Terabai](/source/Terabai) of the [Iban.](/source/Iban_people) ## Description The Klebit Bok is a shield in a shape of a hexagon and painted on both sides. On its front, three demonic faces are often painted, in red, white and black and arranged vertically. Their staring, round eyes and grotesquely fanged mouths are surrounded by tufts of human hair attached with resin.[2] The front is richly decorated with clumps of human hair forcefully pressed into the narrow cracks of wood before being secured by means of fresh wax. The hair is allegedly from hunted heads. It completes the designs, making the shield all the more terrifying for one's enemies.[3] The reverse of the shield frequently depicts one or two figures whose heads and limbs dissolve into fantastic tendrils.[2] Its name is derived from *klebit* (meaning "shield") and *bok* (meaning "hair") indicating a strong connection between the shield and the hair with which it is decorated.[3] ## See also - [Indonesia portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Indonesia) - [Malaysia portal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portal:Malaysia) - [Kurabit](/source/Kurabit) - [Baluse](/source/Baluse) ## References 1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** Anton Willem Nieuwenhuis (1994). *Di Pedalaman Borneo: Perjalanan Dari Pontianak Ke Samarinda, 1894*. Penerbit PT Gramedia Pustaka Utama bekerja sama dengan Borneo Research Council, Indonesia Office. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [978-979-605-051-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/978-979-605-051-2). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-ECA&PB_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-ECA&PB_2-1) Douglas Fraser (1968). *Early Chinese Art and the Pacific Basin: A Photographic Exhibition*. Intercultural Arts Press. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [0-913456-17-9](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/0-913456-17-9). 1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-RefA_3-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-RefA_3-1) Albert G Van Zonneveld (2002). *Traditional Weapons of The Indonesian Archipelago*. Koninklyk Instituut Voor Taal Land. [ISBN](/source/ISBN_(identifier)) [90-5450-004-2](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/90-5450-004-2). v t e Indonesian traditional weapons, armors, and premodern gunpowder-based weapons Traditional weapon Swords (Pedang) & cutlasses (Klewang) Alamang Amanremu Balato Bara Sangihe Belida Co Jang Dua Lalan Gari Hemola Jenawi Krai Silai Ladieng Langgai tinggang Luwuk Mandau Moso Niabor Pakayun Pandat Parang nabur Penai Piso Halasan Piso Sanalenggam Rudus Rugi Sikin Panyang Sundang Surik Daggers (Belati) & knives (Pisau) Badik Dohong Kris Keris bahari Patrem Kujang Pasatimpo Palitai Peurawot Pisau raut Pisuwe Rencong Sewar Si Euli Tappi Tumbok Lada Wamilo Choppers (Parang) & machetes (Golok) Bendo Blakas Buko Guma Golok Ciomas Golok Rembau Jimpul Kabeala Kandawulo Kudi Parang Chandong Parang Latok Parang Taawu Peda Tangkin Wedung Impact weapons Cabang Gada Indan Pole or spear weapons Arbir Bambu runcing Bessing Kawali Lembing Pantu Trisula Flexible weapons Cambuk Miscellaneous weapons Celurit Kerambit Salukat Sumpit Tolor Gunpowder weapon Firearm Bedil Bedil tombak Istinggar Java arquebus Pemuras Terakul Cannon Cetbang Ekor lotong Lantaka Lela Miniature meriam kecil By name Anak Makassar Bujang Timpang Berang Ki Amuk Si Jagur Armor and outfit Shield Baluse Cakalele Kanta Klebit Bok Kliau Kurabit Peurise Awe Peurise Teumaga Salawaku Body armor Baju Empurau Baju Lamina Baju Rantai Baru Lema'a Baru Öröba Karambalangan Kawaca Siping-siping Helmet Katapu Paseki Takula tofao Category Traditional weapons Weapons of pencak silat v t e Malaysian traditional weapons and bladed tools Weapons of silat Swords (Pedang) and cutlasses (Kelewang) Buaya Berenang Cenangkas Felepet Kelantanese klewang Langgai tinggang Nyabor Pandat Parang Ilang Sundang Daggers (Belati) and knives (Pisau) Badik Dohong Keris Pisau Jam Pisau raut Sonak Udang Tumbok Lada Wali Choppers (Parang) and machetes (Golok) Buko Golok Kedah Golok Perak Golok Rembau Jimpul Parang Bongkok Parang Chandong Parang Ginah Parang Lading Parang Jengok Parang Latok Tangkin Impact weapons Tekpi Pole or spear weapons Lembing Tembung Flexible weapons Cambuk Cindai Miscellaneous weapons Bakakuk Kapak Kecil Kerambit Sumpit Tolor Armours and shields Baju Lamina Baju Rantai Klebit Bok Kliau Terabai This Indonesia-related article is a stub. 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