House Shingle

P1601

From: Sumatra

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Galupai
Object Number P1601
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Bamboo
Description

Shingle. Rectangular segment of slighty curved bamboo, pointed at the ends. Attached label: Galupai. Bamboo shingle. The most common covering for a good house in true Lampong fashion. Lampong.

Length 63 cm
Width 5 cm
Thickness 1 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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