Flag of MalaysiaArts of Africa, Oceania, and the AmericasTextiles-Wovenearly 20th century

Artwork Details

TitleWoman's Skirt
MediumCotton
DimensionsH. 40 x W. 18 in. (101.6 x 45.7cm)
ClassificationTextiles-Woven
DepartmentArts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Dateearly 20th century
Credit LineGift of Ernest Erickson Foundation, 1988
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIban people
Date Range1900 – 1950

Provenance

RegionBorneo
CountryMalaysia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 315936