Ceremonial Cloth, Tampan
Paminggir people, Kalianda area, Lampung region, South Sumatra, Indonesia
Ca. 19th century
Homespun cotton, natural dyes
H: 24 in x W: 22 in :: 61 cm x 55.88 cm
A superb example of an aristocratic Kalianda tampan with rich resonate colors and a fine design content. Note the separation of foreground motifs and open background providing a clear connection to the symbolically great ship. The gracefully rounded shape of the hull reflects a meditative sense of transference from one realm to another with ease. This boat floats!
Inventory # 105147
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