Headband

CultureMuara Labuh region peoples
Titles
  • Headband
Date19th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold and cloth
DimensionsOverall without ties: 8 1/2 × 1 3/4 in. (21.6 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2429
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, 2003-2001; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 10/21/03.
Exhibition History"Gold! Natural Treasure, Cultural Obsession," Houston Museum of Natural Science, February 18–September 18, 2005.

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