Beaded skirt

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1120797
Title
Beaded skirt
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
East Sumba, Eastern Indonesian archipelago
Material
Dimension
Object size: L118.3 x W50.2 cm
Accession No.
1998-00754

This tubular beaded skirt is decorated with shells to create a male fertility figure. It was worn by women in ceremonies.

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