Woman’s Shoulder Decoration (Kandaure)

Kandaure is worn on the back of women with the pointed end hanging toward bottom. The long fringes would be slung across the shoulder and braided at the front. Kandaure would be worn together with a similarly beaded head band.
Title: Woman’s Shoulder Decoration (Kandaure)
Artist: Unknown
Creation Date: 1990s
Geography: Indonesia, Sulawesi
Culture: Toraja
Medium: Cotton, plastic bead
Technique: Embroidery
Dimensions: 39.6 x 135 cm (15 5/8 x 53 1/4 in)
Classification: Costumes; accessories
Credit Line: Gift of Sandra Sardjono, 2022
Object ID Number: 2022.11.KT652.a