Headdress

P1335

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Native Name Sapukak
Object Number P1335
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Basketry | Cotton | Wool (uncertain) | Metal
Description

Crown-shaped headband consisting of a thin sheet of yellow metal embossed with leaf and vine patterns sewn to a backing of rigid bark. Borders of black, red, and tan cotton fabric. Worn by newly married women. Sapukak.

Length 50 cm
Width 14 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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