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Woman's ceremonial skirt [lau katipa]
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Woman's ceremonial skirt [lau katipa]

National Gallery of Australia, Canberra · NGA 2000.997
InstitutionNational Gallery of Australia, Canberra
AccessionNGA 2000.997
Object typelau
Date19th 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
Dimensions161.0 (h) x 62.0 (w) cm
Descriptioncotton, beads; applique, knotted fringing, bead-work. Pau domain, Sumba, Indonesia
Estimated PeriodPre-1930
Cite this record: Marapu Governing Body of East Sumba, comp. 2026. “Woman's ceremonial skirt [lau katipa], National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, NGA 2000.997.” East Sumba Cultural Return, version 1.0. https://nusantara-arts.com/item/NGA-2000.997/.
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