Belt

Note: The following text is taken from a 19th-century collection catalog and, in its language and perspective, partially reflects colonial thought patterns. We present the text in its original version to make the collection's history transparent and promote a critical examination of the colonial legacy. Certain terms and formulations may be perceived as problematic today. A 2009 research project concluded that most descriptions are factually correct and still usable; only a few details were found to be inaccurate or incorrect. The results of this project were published in the following collection catalog: khm-wmw-tm-library.on.worldcat.org/oclc/1457155265"651. Belt - "Pakambang"A similar belt to the previous one, but made of gold wire, either it is the work of natives or also, in many cases, possibly made by Chinese. These gold-work belts, which sometimes are of a very high value, are only worn by nobles and privileged people. Behind it there is the precious kris, usually with a golden, richly chased sheath and a hilt of gold, inlaid with diamonds."Translation of: Czurda, F. A. J. (1883). Catalog mit Erklärungen der Etnografischen Privatsammlung des Dr. F. A. J. Czurda in Postelberg (Böhmen). (p. 158). Wien, Wilhelm Braumüller