Title
Shawl
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lampung, South Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: L75 x W57.9 cm
Accession No.
1997-04513
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This shawl, as with textiles with Arabic characters, was believed to have talismanic powers: headcloths were believed to have protective powers and were worn by men in battle; shoulder cloths were probably used as shrouds in funerals or hangings at royal circumcisions.
