Man's jacket

Title
Man's jacket
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lampung, South Sumatra
Dimension
Object size: L42 x W37.2 cm
Accession No.
1997-04515
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This is a cotton pull-over jacket for men, and the slit in the middle was for the man's head to go through. There are talismatic drawings and protective symbols drawn on this jacket to protect the wearer from harm.

 

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