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Jupe kain kebat, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle — Iban kain kebat skirt, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

Jupe kain kebat, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle

Iban kain kebat skirt, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

An Iban woven skirt (kain kebat) from 19th century Sarawak, Borneo, showcasing traditional textile techniques of the Iban people. The garment reflects cultural identity through intricate weaving patterns and vibrant design.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

INDONESIA

October 29, 2021

Estimate: $10,000 – $15,000

Lot 54

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Jupe kain kebat, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle, Iban kain kebat skirt, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

An Iban woven skirt (kain kebat) from 19th century Sarawak, Borneo, showcasing traditional textile techniques of the Iban people. The garment reflects cultural identity through intricate weaving patterns and vibrant design.

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

Related themes

19th Century, Indigenous Craft, Kain Kebat, Borneo, Iban Textiles, Sarawak, Traditional Weaving