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Tetum people
Ceremonial regalia
[ilaf or vilu bokof]
of a ritual warrior [meo]
early 20th century south Belu region Timor Indonesia
cotton, dyes, string
tapestry weave, twining, supplementary weft wrapping
69.4 (h) x 29.2 (w) cm
Purchased 1982
NGA 1982.2294
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