Accession No
2005.744
Description
Kindang. Black blouse with white, gold, blue, purple, and red decorations around the sleeves, neck, centre, and waist. Five metal press studs or poppers attached on the front in the middle of the item.
Place
Asia; Southeast Asia; Malaysia; Borneo; Sarawak; Siburan; Kampung Benuk
Period
2005
Source
Chua, Liana Cheng Lian [collector]; Crowther-Beynon Grant [monetary donor]
Department
Anth
Reference Numbers
2005.744
Cultural Affliation
Bidayuh (Land Dyak)
Material
Cloth; Cotton; Synthetic; Metal; Lead
Local Term
Kindang
Measurements
550mm x 980mm
Events
Context (Production / use)
(Bio): Liana C.L. Chua, female collector Made to order by Sumuk Louis, Kampung Benuk. Previously worn by girls and women in adat Gawai rituals, now part of a larger ‘cultural’ clothing ensemble (modelled loosely on the original). Many (Christian, modern) Bidayuh girls and women now have their own Gawai outfit, for use on ‘cultural’ or village-based occasions like Gawai Sawa (the new year), ethnic themed beauty contests and dances, etc.
Event Date 1/6/2006
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Gawai blouse. Black _-length sleeve blouse with round collar and buttons down the front. Red, white, silver and gold trimmings all round.
Event Date 1/6/2006
Author: maa
Conservation (Freezing)
CON.2024.6007 | Freezing
Event Date 19/8/2024
Author: Anne Doering
Conservation (Surface Clean)
CON.2024.5993 | Surface Clean
Event Date 6/8/2024
Author: Stephanie De Roemer
Description (Physical description)
Kindang. Black blouse with white, gold, blue, purple, and red decorations around the sleeves, neck, centre, and waist. Five metal press studs or poppers attached on the front in the middle of the item.
Event Date 6/8/2024
Author: Diana Serediuc
FM:265519
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