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Warp ikat shoulder cloth / mantle (hinggi)
Horniman Museum, London · 2002.538
| Institution | Horniman Museum, London |
| Accession | 2002.538 |
| Object type | hinggi |
| Acquisition | Accessioned ~2002 (inferred from accession number) |
| Dimensions | 2860 x 1200 mm |
| Description | Hand-woven cotton singles; warp ends unfinished. Long rectangular warp ikat shoulder cloth woven in two sections and hand sewn together at one selvedge. Bands of animal and bird motifs arranged symmetrically around a central band. Imagery includes squid rows separated by tree forms, opposed quadrupeds, naga figures, and patola ratu variations. Cream and orange-brown with blue accents on purple/black ground |
| Estimated Period | Contemporary |
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Warp ikat shoulder cloth / mantle (hinggi), Horniman Museum, London, 2002.538.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/2002.538/.