Ceremonial Cloth (Tampan)
Name/Title
Ceremonial Cloth (Tampan)Entry/Object ID
2022.1.3Description
Tampan are small square-shaped cloths that were exchanged during important rites of passage in Lampung area. They are used for display as well as covering for offerings and gifts during wedding, funerals and other rituals. This one portrays a ship on the bottom with central-house figures sitting under umbrellas. Above it, there are paired figures under umbrellas riding elephants, and the next level up shows affronted peacocks, standing figures, and elephants. Tampans of this type with readable imageries are thought to be earlier, perhaps mid-19th century or before.Acquisition
Accession
2022.1Source or Donor
Helena HernmarckCredit Line
Gift of Helena Hernmarck in memory of Mary KahlenbergMade/Created
Artist
Unknown MakerTime Period
19th CenturyTextile Details
Technique
Supplementary-weft Patterning, Plain WeaveEthnography
Cultural Region
Province
LampungIsland
SumatraCountry
IndonesiaCulture/Tribe
Lampung