Category: Asian

The Coe has over 120 Asian objects, spanning many years—all are unique. This is just a small sample of what you can see at the Coe.

 

Hat Panel

Hat Panel

Apr 29, 2021

Asian Hat Panel Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Orang Ulu (attrib.)/Dayak Place: Borneo, Southeast Asia, Indonesia Media: Glass trade beads Dims: 23.5 diam. in. (56.6 diam. cm). Date: Early 20th c. Description: This beaded sun hat panel is intricately decorated with...
Baby Carrier

Baby Carrier

Jul 9, 2020

Asian Baby Carrier Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Dayak Place: Borneo, Indonesia Media: Wood, shell, teeth, beads, ceramic, coins, buttons, fur, metal, and rattan Dims: 15.5 x 19.75 x 8 in. (39.4 x 50.2 x 20.3 cm). Date: 20th C. Description: The people of Borneo...
Belt Hook

Belt Hook

May 15, 2020

Asian Belt Hook Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Han Place: China Media: Bronze Dims: 1.5 x 2.75 in. (3.8 x 6.9 cm). Date: 206 BCE – 220 CE Description: This is a Han Dynasty belt hook made of cast bronze and dates from sometime between 206 BCE and 220 CE. Belt...
Palm Wine Container

Palm Wine Container

Apr 9, 2020

Asian Palm Wine Container Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Batak Place: Indonesia, Karo Batak, N. Sumatra Media: Describe materials Dims:16 x 7 in. (41 x 18 cm) Date: c. 1920 Description: “These bamboo vessels were used to carry water or tuak, a much favored alcoholic...
Skirt

Skirt

Apr 2, 2020

Name Here Skirt Artist: Unknown Culture/People: Taman Dyak Place: Southeast Asia Media: Beads and pineapple fiber Dims: 14.7 x 32.5 in. (37.3 x 82.5 cm) Date: c. 1875 – early 20th C. Description: This panel features two design elements classic to Taman beadwork....