Maroon shawl (selendang) with fringe on ends. Top and bottom edges are bordered by three patterned bands. Outer and inner bands have an alternating diamond and triangle motif, with dots throughout; centre band has a repeating geometric motif. Bands are maroon, and separated with black and burgundy stripes and dark orange dots; designs are dark orange with dark green and maroon highlights. Wide maroon panel in centre of sarong. Repeating columns of figures and geometric motifs across length; all designs done in dark orange with dark green and burgundy highlights. Figures are a mix of birds, lizards, scorpions, butterflies, humans(?), and plants. Dark orange triangles border both ends of centre panel. White sticker on back.

• Specific Techniques

  Handwoven ikat textile; fibres dyed using local vegetable dyes.

• Narrative

  Purchased by the donor in the Kelimutu area, on Flores Island, in September 1989.

• History Of Use

  Selendangs are worn as shawls or scarves, or other similar uses.

• Iconographic Meaning

  Power or good luck symbols: cicak, tree of life, necklaces, chickens, scorpions.

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• Type of Item shawl
• Culture Eastern Indonesian
• Material fibre, dye
• Measurements height 59.4 cm, width 177.2 cm (overall)

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• Previous Owner Nicholas Scott
• Received from Nicholas Scott

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• Made in Flores

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• Collection Date during 1989
• Ownership Date before July 8, 2021
• Acquisition Date on July 8, 2021

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• Item Classes textiles
• Condition good
• Accession Number 3511/0007