loincloth, unrecorded Ifugao artist

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unrecorded Ifugao artist, loincloth
unrecorded Ifugao artist, loincloth
unrecorded Ifugao artist
loincloth
late 1800s–1923
unrecorded Ifugao artist, artist
loincloth, late 1800s–1923
Where object was made: Luzon, Philippines
Material/technique: possibly pineapple fiber; dyeing; weaving
Dimensions:
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 294 x 24 cm
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 9 7/16 x 115 3/4 in
Credit line: Gift of Ray Wick
Accession number: 2007.3676
Not on display
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Archive label, date unknown:
IGORROTE "G" STRING
Luzon Island, P.I.
Igorrote or "Head Hunter" Tribe.
Collected by Ray Wick.

This cloth was woven of cotton thread on native looms. They come in a variety of bright colors. It is the only article of wearing apparel worn by the men. It is 10 inches wide and 9 feet 6 inches long.. Cost, 2.50 pesos ($1.25 U.S.).