Large rectangular ikat weaving in beige, orange-red and dark blue on a dark black-blue background, with symmetrical mirror image containing patterns of many figures and animals. There are three main panels, the centre with abstract designs being the largest panel. Four orange-red bands separate the panels, and contain small horse-like animals. Seam down centre of length.

• Narrative

  Collected by the donor between 1989 and 1992, when she worked in Foreign Affairs, for the Canadian Embassy, in Jakarta.

• History Of Use

  Man's ceremonial hip cloth.

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• Type of Item cloth
• Culture Sumbanese
• Material cotton fibre, dye
• Measurements height 209.0 cm, width 109.0 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Alexandra Volkoff
• Received from Alexandra Volkoff

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• Made in Sumba

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• Collection Date between 1989 and 1992
• Ownership Date before October 31, 2019
• Acquisition Date on October 31, 2019

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3402/0002