Scarf Item Number: 3511/9 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Dark red scarf (selendang) with fringe on ends. Top and bottom edges of scarf have a dark maroon border, with light orange dashes throughout. Repeating pattern of pointed ovals, filled with floral and linear motifs, through centre of scarf. Ovals are connected by dots. Negative space, between ovals and border, filled with identical floral and linear designs. Border on both ends, consisting of three vertical bands. Outer and inner bands have a dot motif; centre band has a repeating triangle motif. All designs are done in red-brown and dark orange. Fringe on ends are tied into bundles with plant fibre; six bundles on left edge, five on right.
History Of Use
Selendangs are worn as shawls or scarves, or other similar uses.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor in the Kelimutu area, on Flores Island, in September 1989.
Specific Techniques
Handwoven ikat textile; fibres dyed using local vegetable dyes.
Item History
- Made in Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
- Collected during 1989
- Owned by Nicholas Scott before July 8, 2021
- Received from Nicholas Scott (Donor) on July 8, 2021
What
- Name
- Scarf
- Identification Number
- 3511/9
- Type of Item
- scarf
- Material
- fibre, dye and plant fibre
- Overall
- height 16.8 cm, width 209.5 cm
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Indonesian
- Previous Owner
- Nicholas Scott
- Received from
- Nicholas Scott (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
When
- Collection Date
- during 1989
- Ownership Date
- before July 8, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on July 8, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles
- Condition
- good
- Accession Number
- 3511/0009