Forehead Crown and Chest Decoration from a Woman's Ceremonial Wedding Ensemble

Forehead Crown and Chest Decoration from a Woman's Ceremonial Wedding Ensemble

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Forehead Crown and Chest Decoration from a Woman's Ceremonial Wedding Ensemble
CultureMinangkabau peoples
Titles
  • Forehead Crown and Chest Decoration from a Woman's Ceremonial Wedding Ensemble
DateEarly 20th century
PlaceIndonesia
MediumGold and cloth
DimensionsCrown (.1): 8 7/8 × 10 1/2 × 3/8 in. (22.5 × 26.7 × 1 cm)
 Chest Decoration (.2): 13 × 8 1/2 × 1/4 in. (33 × 21.6 × 0.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr.
Object number2004.2340.1,.2
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Department
Asian Art, Glassell Collection
Object Type
Provenance[Frank Wiggers, Insulinde Indonesian Arts, Forest Knolls, CA, by 1996][1]; purchased by Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. (1913-2008), Houston, 1996-2004; given to MFAH, 2004.

[1]Glassell Inventory, described on 5/17/95.

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