DP112_05 - A snapshot of a couple in customary clothing and dress, Betun, Timor, Indonesia

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe wide red panel at the bottom of the woman's sarong matches the top which is attractively arranged. Both are separated by thin horizontal strips of red, yellow and white alternating with narrow bands of ikat motifs and a wide panel of short vertical designs. The man has a large piece of cloth with a black background and yellow motifs of birds and leaves draped over his left shoulder and reaching his ankles. Another narrower shoulder cloth of thin red and yellow stripes is also draped over the same shoulderDate Original7 August 1965CountryIndonesia

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SeriesISEAS0079 DP111_34-37, DP112_01-07, 10-11SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectBetunTimorIndonesiaIkatClothing & dress

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ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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Accession NumberDP112_05

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Source testDorothy Pelzer