Headband

P1336B

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1336B
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Description

Headband. Basketry band with pointed ends, covered with red cloth. In the center opposing rows of curved tan (once white?) paper, framed by strips of tan embroidery. Similar to P1336A, except slightly larger and in less good condition. Headband worn by boys and girls. "Pandan Parak Head dress worn by both sexes. Lampong ."

Length 55 cm
Width 4.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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