Title
Mantle
Year/Period
2007
Region
Savu, Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesian Archipelago
Material
Technique
Dimension
Gross measurement: H181.0 x W94.2 cm (with tassels),
Gross measurement: H150.5 x W68.5 cm (w/o tassels)
Gross measurement: H150.5 x W68.5 cm (w/o tassels)
Accession No.
2008-01580
Collection of
This mantle was weaved according to the 'worapi' technique whereby three colours are obtained in one band of ikated motifs. It is made of two unequal halves which mean that it is a ceremonial piece that can be used at funeral. It can be given to wrap a deceased man.
