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Woman's ceremonial skirt [lau pahuda]

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra · NGA 2000.993
InstitutionNational Gallery of Australia, Canberra
AccessionNGA 2000.993
Object typelau
Datelate 19th century
AcquisitionAcquired through gift and purchase from the Collection of Robert J Holmgren and Anita E Spertus, New York 2000
CollectorRobert J. Holmgren and Anita E. Spertus
Dimensions122.6 (h) x 173.0 (w) cm
Descriptioncotton; supplementary weft weave, fringing. East Sumba, Sumba, Indonesia
Estimated PeriodContemporary
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Woman's ceremonial skirt [lau pahuda], National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, NGA 2000.993.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/NGA-2000.993/.