An elderly Malay man sitting on the steps of a hut on stilts

Title
An elderly Malay man sitting on the steps of a hut on stilts
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore/Malaysia
Dimension
Image size: L13.8cm X W8.9cm
Accession No.
1991-00419

Malay kampong houses were typically raised on stilts, which allowed the houses to avoid damage caused by floods and tidewater.