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Woman's ceremonial skirtcloth (Lau Hada)

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · 186.2005
InstitutionArt Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Accession186.2005
Object typelau
Date20th century
AcquisitionGift of Dr John Yu and Dr George Soutter 2005
CollectorDr John Yu and Dr George Soutter
Dimensions187.5 x 180.0 cm
Descriptioncotton; tufted yarn, stitched figures. Other title: Ceremonial skirtcloth (Lau Hada)
Estimated PeriodContemporary
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Woman's ceremonial skirtcloth (Lau Hada), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 186.2005.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/186.2005/.