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Man’s vest with protective dragon motif
Man’s vest with protective dragon motif
Man’s vest with protective dragon motif
DepartmentTextiles-Asia

Man’s vest with protective dragon motif

NameJacket
CultureKenyah Dayak
DateEarly 20th century
Place madeBorneo, Borneo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia
MediumBark, glass beads, bronze bells, fabric
Dimensions21 1/2 × 16 in. (54.6101 × 40.6401 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1102
Object numberA.1995.93.1102
DescriptionPolychrome beaded jacket; man's ceremonial/ritual sleeveless jacket with bark cloth liner; beaded surface. Color: Yellow, red, black, green, white, brown Technique: Beading and barkcloth techniques.
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