Lau Hada (noblewoman's ceremonial skirt)

NameCeremonial Skirt

Artist Artist Not Recorded

DateEarly 20th century

Place madePalau Sumba island, East Nusa Tenggara province, INDONESIA, Southeast Asia, ASIA

MediumCotton, shells, beads

Dimensions57 × 22 in. (144.78 × 55.88 cm)

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1147

Object numberA.1995.93.1147

Collections

The Lloyd Cotsen & Neutrogena Collection

DescriptionCeremonial Skirt, (Lau Hada); A: Various vari-colored shells describe anthropomorphic, insectile and vegetal shapes. Color B: Green Brown Ground with White, Red, Green and Yellow design. Technique C: Beading.

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