MAS Museum Online Catalogue

Object number
AE.1960.0053.0001
Department
World - Asia
Title
Protective hip or shoulder cloth
Description
Women wore this special kain gringsing (cloth that prevents illness) once a year during a rejang dance. It also served for transition rituals. The double ikat pattern that recurs in reverse represents a priest sitting between women.
Production place
Bali (island)
Production date
1960
Object name
hip cloth
Material
metal, cotton (fibre)
Technique
ikat
Dimensions
Acquisition date
1960-12-09
Acquisition method
purchase - Lemaire, M. L. J.