Belt

P1344

From: Sumatra | Komering Agong

Curatorial Section: Oceanian

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Object Number P1344
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Lampong
Provenience Sumatra | Komering Agong
Date Made 1901
Section Oceanian
Materials Metal
Description

Man's belt consisting of nine rectangular segments (one is missing) with attached decorative sheets of embossed and filigreed metal. Strung together by hinges and fastened by projections at one end that fit into rectangular openings at the other. Worn by men. Pending benar.

Length 75 cm
Width 6 cm
Thickness 1.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of H. M. Hiller and Alfred C. Harrison Jr., 1901

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