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Head Cloth (kain Kepala) (Indonesia)

This is a Head cloth (kain kepala). It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is cotton and its technique is wax resist dyeing (batik) on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Elizabeth Riefstahl. It is credited Gift of Elizabeth Riefstahl.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 100.4 x 100.2 cm (39 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.)

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Head Cloth (kain Kepala) (Indonesia); cotton; H x W: 100.4 x 100.2 cm (39 1/2 x 39 3/8 in.); Gift of Elizabeth Riefstahl; 1953-90-19

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