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Man's wrap cloth (hinggi kombu), with heirloom motif of Queen Tamu Rambu Juliana (1931-2003)

Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide · 20044A17
InstitutionArt Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide
Accession20044A17
Object typehinggi
Date2000
AcquisitionPublic Donations Fund 2004
Dimensions241.0 x 102.0 cm
Descriptionhandspun cotton, natural dyes, warp ikat, plain weave, two panels stitched together. Hinggi kombu featuring the heirloom motif of Queen Tamu Rambu Juliana (1931-2003). Designed and dyed by Tamu Rambu Hamu Eti, ikat-tied by Ranja Rudung, dyed by Ina Ngana, and woven by Mai Nggiri. Two panels stitched together
Estimated PeriodContemporary
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Man's wrap cloth (hinggi kombu), with heirloom motif of Queen Tamu Rambu Juliana (1931-2003), Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, 20044A17.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/20044A17/.