Title
Woman’s ceremonial skirt with shells
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
West Kalimantan, Borneo
Dimension
Object size: L51 x W43.7 cm
Accession No.
1997-04557
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This skirt comes from the Maloh people in West Kalimantan, Borneo. It is decorated with bands of small cowrie shells that form floral and geometric motifs, and brass bells are attached at the hem. Maloh garments often depict human figures which represent ancestor spirits.
