Title
Shoulder cloth
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lombok, Greater Sunda Islands
Dimension
Object size: L183.3 x W26.5 cm
Accession No.
1997-04266
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng
This striped shoulder cloth has a tassel of Chinese coins threaded to the fringe at both ends. In some areas of Lesser Sunda Islands, coins are used as charms and talisman, as they are believed to have protective powers. The circulation of Chinese coins also points to Chinese commercial activity in the region.
