Offered in the SPECIAL EXHIBITIONS GALLERY are jackets from Borneo Island. Each is decorated in a variety of techniques, including glass beads, shells, embroidery, applique, pilih and ikat work on backings of bark cloth, woven textiles, and trade cloth. Most are worn by men, but at least one, the fully beaded jacket was worn by a noblewoman. Decorated jackets with motifs of guardian spirits were meant to show status and wealth as well as provide spiritual protection.