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Malay people
Ceremonial cushion
[bantal]
for ceremonial hair cutting of infant
19th century Palembang south Sumatra Indonesia
kapok, cotton, velvet, silk, gold thread, sequins
embroidery, couching
56.0 (h) x 35.0 (w) x 7.0 (d) cm
Purchased 1986
NGA 1986.2455.A-C
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