Shawl
Item number 3511/7 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Maroon shawl (selendang) with fringe on ends. Top and bottom edges are bordered by three patterned bands. Outer and inner bands have an alternating diamond and triangle motif, with dots throughout; centre band has a repeating geometric motif. Bands are maroon, and separated with black and burgundy stripes and dark orange dots; designs are dark orange with dark green and maroon highlights. Wide maroon panel in centre of sarong. Repeating columns of figures and geometric motifs across length; all designs done in dark orange with dark green and burgundy highlights. Figures are a mix of birds, lizards, scorpions, butterflies, humans(?), and plants. Dark orange triangles border both ends of centre panel. White sticker on back.
History Of Use
Selendangs are worn as shawls or scarves, or other similar uses.
Specific Techniques
Handwoven ikat textile; fibres dyed using local vegetable dyes.
Narrative
Purchased by the donor in the Kelimutu area, on Flores Island, in September 1989.
Iconographic Meaning
Power or good luck symbols: cicak, tree of life, necklaces, chickens, scorpions.
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
- Shawl
- Identification Number
- 3511/7
- Type of Item
- shawl
- Material
- fibre and dye
- Overall
- height 59.4 cm, width 177.2 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Flores, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Indonesia
Who
- Culture
- Eastern Indonesian
- Previous Owner
- Nicholas Scott
- Received from
- Nicholas Scott (Donor)
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
- 3511/0007
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