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East Sumba Cultural Return
Mapping and reconnecting culturally significant materials held in external collections
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Ikat textile
British Museum, London · As1949,10.1
| Institution | British Museum, London |
| Accession | As1949,10.1 |
| Object type | hinggi |
| Date | Early 20th century (?) |
| Acquisition | Exchanged with Indisch Instituut, Amsterdam, 1949 |
| Dimensions | L243 x W118 cm (excl. fringes) |
| Description | Ikat textile, cotton. Motifs: andung skull tree, confronted cockerels, patola-inspired central panel. |
| Estimated Period | Late Colonial |
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Ikat textile, British Museum, London, As1949,10.1.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/As1949-10.1/.