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Indonesia, South Sumatra, Southeast Lampung, Kalianda district

Palepai (Ceremonial Hanging)

19th century
Cotton, silk, and gilt-paper-strip-wrapped cotton, plain weave with supplementary patterning and brocading wefts
418.2 × 75.9 cm (164.6 × 29.9 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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