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Man's wrapper (hinggi)
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Man's wrapper (hinggi)

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston · 2006.1272
InstitutionMuseum of Fine Arts, Boston
Accession2006.1272
Object typehinggi
DateEarly 20th century
AcquisitionPurchased 1969 (Frank B. Bemis Fund). Adams acquired via gift exchange, Kambera.
CollectorDr. Monni Adams
Dimensions139.1 x 287.7 cm
DescriptionRed and navy ground with animal figures. Acquired through gift exchange with the royal lord of Kambera, East Sumba, 1969.
Estimated PeriodPre-1930
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Man's wrapper (hinggi), Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, 2006.1272.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/2006.1272/.