Indonesian Ider-Ider or Shrine Banner

Ten feet of procession, painted and strung along a cotton strip.

Balinese artists in Indonesia made this ider-ider, or shrine banner, in cotton in the 20th century. Ider-ider are long, narrow hangings commonly strung beneath the eaves of temples and pavilions in Bali during ceremonies. Small figures in the wayang style of Balinese painting march along the length of the cloth in reds, golds and black, among animals and flowers, and the edges are lined with a dotted border. The cotton has turned a soft cream, and the paint is slightly worn.

About 130 inches long and 10 inches high. One wall, one long line of storytelling.