Armband, gelangkana, formed from a triangular piece of maroon velvet with the two upper corners cut off. Embellished with gold-coloured trim along the upper edge and sides, the lower sides of the chevron with a double band of gold-cloured beads. In the centrefield motifs formed from silver-coloured beads and multi-coloured sequins. Strips of velcro to attach, two pieces on reverse, and one to one side at front. 'WD' written in ink on reverse. Part of topeng dance costume.
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