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Gilet kelambi sungkit, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle — Iban sungkit kelambi jacket, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

Gilet kelambi sungkit, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle

Iban sungkit kelambi jacket, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

This Iban sungkit kelambi jacket from 19th-century Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia represents traditional textile craftsmanship of the Iban people. The intricately woven garment exemplifies indigenous Southeast Asian artistry and cultural heritage.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

INDONESIA

October 29, 2021

Estimate: $6,000 – $9,000

Lot 49

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Gilet kelambi sungkit, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle, Iban sungkit kelambi jacket, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

This Iban sungkit kelambi jacket from 19th-century Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia represents traditional textile craftsmanship of the Iban people. The intricately woven garment exemplifies indigenous Southeast Asian artistry and cultural heritage.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Handmade, Cultural, Woven, 19th Century, Indonesian, Iban, Jacket, Textile, Decorative, Traditional Craft