Medium: cotton Technique: plain weave with discontinuous wefts (tapestry), tie-dyed after weaving Label: cotton slit tapestry, tie-dyed
Dimensions:
H x W: 247 x 30.5 cm (97 1/4 x 12 in.)
Type:
woven textiles
Ceremonial cloth (pewo)
Made in:
South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Date:
late 19th–early 20th century
Catalogue Status:
Research in Progress
Description:
A long narrow ceremonial fabric (pewo) patterned with a design of interlocking lines forming diamond shapes in red, blue, purple and white. This design, known as "sekong", is thought to represent a geneology--a group of stylized four-limbed people interconnected. It is separated by narrow bands of geometric designs featuring crosses and triangles. Fringed.
Credit Line:
Museum purchase from General Acquisitions Endowment Fund
