Textile

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Title
Textile
Year/Period
Late 19th-early 20th century
Region
Lombok, Greater Sunda Islands
Dimension
Object size: L110.5 x W26.5 cm
Accession No.
1997-04232
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Ng

This modest piece of cotton textile is made using a loose plain weave. The only ornamentations are the stripes on the side of the cloth. Though visually unassuming, it is of great ritual importance, being used in haircutting and naming ceremonies.