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1901

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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1995

  • We acquired this object.

2017

2025

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Ceremonial Hanging (Indonesia)

This is a Ceremonial hanging. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1995. Its medium is cotton and its technique is painted on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was bequest of Elinor Merrell. It is credited Bequest of Elinor Merrell.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 144.1 x 181 cm (56 3/4 x 71 1/4 in.)

It is inscribed

fragment of a paper label with Indonesian (?) writing on it.

Cite this object as

Ceremonial Hanging (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 144.1 x 181 cm (56 3/4 x 71 1/4 in.); Bequest of Elinor Merrell; 1995-50-373

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