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Upper body wrapper (anteng, cerik, slendang)
Indonesian (Balinese)
Dutch colonial rule
early 20th century
Object Place: Bali, Indonesia
Medium/Technique
Silk; plain-weave, weft yarn-resist dyed (endek, ikat)
Dimensions
37 x 267 cm (14 9/16 x 105 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Maria Antoinette Evans Fund
Accession Number30.809
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLong, rectangular violet-red silk cloth with long warp fringe at each crosswise end. The primary design element is of alternating lengthwise bands of irregular, zigzag patterns in dark purple, violet-red and natural white, surrounded by a violet red border.
The abstract design which dominates this piece is possibly the schematic pattern known as "gigi barong," or "teeth of barong" the mythical lion.
The abstract design which dominates this piece is possibly the schematic pattern known as "gigi barong," or "teeth of barong" the mythical lion.
Provenancevan Kerckhoff Collection purchased by MFA on July 17, 1930
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art
Transferred from the Department of Asiatic Art