Unknown Indonesian
Pair of Tunic Ornaments (Tanti Bajo)

CultureMinangkabau peoples
Titles
  • Pair of Tunic Ornaments (Tanti Bajo)
Date19th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold, copper, and cloth
DimensionsEach: 15 1/2 × 7 1/8 in. (39.4 × 18.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2348.1,.2
Non exposé

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Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 2003][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 2003-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 10/21/03.

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