Maroon scarf (selendang) with fringe on ends. Eleven decorated bands across length. Centre band is dark red, trimmed with white stripes, with dark orange dashes through centre. From each side of centre band the patterns are identical. From centre outward bands are: maroon with repeating dark orange crosses, sun-like motifs, butterfly-like motifs, geometric and linear motifs; dark red, trimmed with dark blue stripes, with dark orange dashes through centre; dark orange triangles on maroon, trimmed with yellow stripe; dark red, trimmed with black stripes, with dark orange dashes through centre; and dark purple with dark blue vertical stripes. Fringe along left side is twisted; fringe along right is loose.

• Specific Techniques

  Handwoven ikat textile.

• 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.

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• Type of Item scarf
• Culture Eastern Indonesian
• Material fibre, vegetable dye
• Measurements height 27.5 cm, width 166.7 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 3511/0008