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Man’s Cloth (Hinggi)
A two-panel blue-and-white warp ikat hinggi, depicting lions, horses, chickens, scorpions, lighter ghost patterns and other symbols. Both ends have a narrow band weaving (kabakil).
Title: Man’s Cloth (Hinggi)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: 2nd half 20th Century
Geography: Waingapu (East Sumba) (Sumba Island, Indonesia)
Culture: Sumba
Medium: Cotton
Technique: Plain weave, warp ikat
Dimensions: 104 cm x 231 cm (40.94 in x 90.94 in)
Classification: Costumes
Credit Line: Gift of Teresa Lemon Shepro
Object ID Number: TR.2024.4.64