Flag of MalaysiaArts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasTextiles-Wovenmid-19th century

Artwork Details

TitleCeremonial Textile (Pua Sungkit)
MediumCotton
DimensionsLength 74-1/2 in.
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
DepartmentArts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Datemid-19th century
Credit LineGift of Anita E. Spertus and Robert J. Holmgren, in honor of Douglas Newton, 1990
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIban people
Date Range1800 – 1900

Provenance

RegionBorneo
CountryMalaysia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 316459