Pua (ceremonial hanging)

Pua (ceremonial hanging)

Public Domain

CultureIban people
Titles
  • Pua (ceremonial hanging)
Datec. 1880
PlaceMalaysia
MediumCotton and natural dyes (ikat)
DimensionsOverall: 94 1/2 × 51 in. (240 × 129.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Franzheim synergy Trust, courtesy of Susan Kaplan-Franzheim
Object number97.729
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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceResearch Ongoing

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