Sumatra: crossroads of cultures

Contents

History and cultural dynamics of Sumatra / Pieter ter Keurs and David J. Stuart-Fox -- Sumatra in prehistoric times : a trail of artefacts / Ni Luh Putu Chandra Dewi and Retno Moerdianti -- Early history and archaeology of Sumatra : an overview / Veronique Degroot, Nandana Chutiwongs and Endang Sri Hardiati -- Hindu-Buddhist sculptures from Sumatra. 1, Collection of the National Museum (Jakarta) / Fifia Wardhani, Hartanti Maya Krishna and Nandana Chutiwongs -- Hindu-Buddhist sculptures from Sumatra. 2, Treasures from Bumiayu and provincial museums / Endang Sri Hardiati -- History of Indic writing and scripts in Sumatra / Trigangga -- Trade ceramics from Sumatra in the collection of the National Museum (Jakarta) / Ekowati Sundari -- Islam in Sumatra : history and culture / Desrika Retno Widyastuti -- Court acts of the Sumatran sultanates / Hari Budiarti and Francine Brinkgreve -- Trade and Sumatran textiles / Fiona Kerlogue and Wahyu Ernawati -- performing arts in Sumatra / Nusi Lisabilla Estudiantin.