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East Sumba Cultural Return
Mapping and reconnecting culturally significant materials held in external collections
‹Image held by Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney; not yet cleared for display here. The record below is open.
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Ceremonial skirtcloth (Lau hada)
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney · 253.2006
| Institution | Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney |
| Accession | 253.2006 |
| Object type | lau |
| Date | circa 1900 |
| Acquisition | Gift of Dr John Yu and Dr George Soutter 2006 |
| Collector | Dr John Yu and Dr George Soutter |
| Dimensions | 173.3 x 83.5 cm |
| Description | mud stained cotton, shells, seeds and beads; appliqué |
| Estimated Period | Contemporary |
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Ceremonial skirtcloth (Lau hada), Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney, 253.2006.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/253.2006/.