Headband

P1336A

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1336A
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Cloth | Paper | Reed (plant)
Description

Headband. Basketry strip with pointed ends, covered with red cloth. In the center opposing rows of curved tan (once white?) paper, framed by rows of small sequins. At one end a metal hook. Headband worn by both sexes, boys and girls. Pandan Parak.

Length 50 cm
Width 4 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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