Title
Man's mantle
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Timor, Lesser Sunda Islands
Dimension
Object size: L143.5x W52.2 cm (Without tass
Accession No.
1997-04245
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This piece of textile with red, orange and yellow stripes would be been worn around the shoulders. Timor textiles are known for the bright and bold colours. In some areas of Timor, the colour red is associated with headhunting, war, victory and courage.
