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Pasisir people
Ceremonial hanging
[palepai]
19th century Kalianda district Lampung south Sumatra Indonesia
cotton, gold and silver thread, mirror pieces, gold and silver ribbon
supplementary weft weave, couching, embroidery, applique
63.0 (h) x 267.0 (w) cm
Acquired through gift and purchase from the Collection of Robert J Holmgren and Anita E Spertus, New York 2000
NGA 2000.789
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