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Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-Ja

Sumba-Textile-J: Ikat dyed ceremonial textile (Hinggii) with motifs of skull trees, dragons/nagas, and snakes with human faces and crowns. There are many other interesting figures and creatures in the background. The overall image is shown in a folded-over half view only. Early/mid 20th century. 102” X 44” (without fringe). Sumba Island, Indonesia.