Title
A Malay woman carrying pail
Year/Period
1963
Region
Singapore
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: Sheet: 8.9 x 6.6 cm,
Image size: Image: 8.2 x 5.8 cm
Image size: Image: 8.2 x 5.8 cm
Accession No.
1995-05269
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Rosaini bte Haris
The woman is wearing a long-sleeved top over a batik sarong. The Malays migrated to the Malay Archipelago between 2,000 and 5,000 BC. There are a variety of sub-groups, such as the Peninsular Malay, Javanese, Boyanese, Bugis and others, within the Malay community. Most Malays are Muslims and speak the Malay language. Malay customs and traditions originated from Hindu beliefs but were eventually modified in accordance to Islamic teachings.
