Vest

NameVest

CultureMaloh

DateMid--late 20th century

Place madeWest Kalimantan, Borneo, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Asia

MediumCotton, pineapple fiber, glass beads, metal, plastic buttons

DimensionsOverall: 18 1/8 x 15 3/8 in. (46 x 39 cm)

Credit LineIFAF Collection

Object numberFA.2008.74.377

Collections

Asia

DescriptionCollarless, open front red cotton vest with beaded panels attached on each side and on the back. Beaded panels on front are red, black, blue, yellow; 5 tiers of squatting figures (monkeys or humans?), somewhat greenish. On back: black, white, orange, blue, red with 5 tiers of yellow squatting figures. Metal tape with sequin fringe at bottom. Lined with red and white striped cotton fabric.