Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasTextiles-Wovenearly to mid-19th centuryRitual Textile (Pua Sungkit) is a textiles-woven of Iban people origin created in early to mid-19th century using cotton measuring Height: 88 in. (223.5 cm) Width: 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm) — now part of the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Cotton |
| Dimensions | Height: 88 in. (223.5 cm) Width: 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm) |
| Classification | Textiles-Woven |
| Department | Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas |
| Credit Line | Gift of Joel Confino and Lisa Alter, 2013 |
| Date | early to mid-19th century |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Iban people culture. The estimated date range is 1800 – 1870.
Geography
Origin: Borneo, Malaysia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit)?
Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) is housed in the Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) created?
Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) dates to early to mid-19th century.
What material is Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) made from?
Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) is crafted from cotton.
Where does Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) originate?
Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) originates from Malaysia (Iban people culture).
Is Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) in the public domain?
Ritual Textile (Pua Sungkit) is in the public domain and can be freely used.