Man's head wrapper (m' basa tali to batu)
Late 19th century
Object PlaceSulawesi (Celebes), Indonesia
Medium/TechniqueCotton; slit tapestry weave variation, tie resist-dyed (tannunan dasi)
DimensionsOverall: 263 x 32 cm (103 9/16 x 12 5/8 in.)
Credit LineOtis Norcross Fund
Accession number1987.219
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Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Anita E. Spertus and Robert Holmgren by the MFA in April, 1987
A.D. 1000–1476
19th century
A.D. 1000–1476
late 19th or early 20th century
early 20th century
A.D. 500–800
late 19th to early 20th century
19th or 20th century
second half of 18th century
late 19th century
19th century