Salendang

CultureIndonesian
Titles
  • Salendang
  • Ceremonial Shoulder Cloth
Datec. 1900
PlaceMinangkabau, West Sumatra, Indonesia
MediumSilk, gold, and silver thread
DimensionsOverall: 27 × 75 in. (68.6 × 190.5 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase funded by Peter C. Knudtzon in honor of Alfred C. Glassell, Jr., by exchange
Object number97.129
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
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