Makassar nuptial couple with attendants in the foreground

Photograph, Makassar, Sulawesi, no date (probably late 19th century). 9 x 12 cm. Collection Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen. Coll. no.: TM-10002953

The bride wears a baju with scattered metal decorations and upward pointing slippers with half-moon toe-pieces. Similar to the forehead decoration of Menado Peranakan Chinese brides (called lukis), the fringe on this bride’s forehead appears to be drawn on.