Bali Temple Hangings
Two temple hangings
Bali, Indonesia
Cotton, metal, mirrors, beads, glass beads, buttons
Height: 74, width: 22 cm
Early 20th century
Ex collection Harmen C. Veldhuisen
Pair of Balinese temple hangings from Bali, Indonesia, dating to the first half of the 20th century. The two triangular frames are covered with cotton and attached to each other with metal wire. One side is decorated with small round mirrors set in metal frames, while the other side has a central mirror surrounded by buttons. Strings of beads with cotton tassels hang from the lower edges.
These ceremonial ornaments were used as temple decorations during religious festivals and rituals.
€ 600