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Pua sungkit, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle — Iban pua sungkit, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

Pua sungkit, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle

Iban pua sungkit, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

The Iban pua sungkit from 19th-century Sarawak, Borneo is a traditional textile woven by the Iban people of Indonesia. These ceremonial cloths feature intricate patterning and are significant cultural artifacts representing indigenous weaving techniques and artistic heritage.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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INDONESIA

October 29, 2021

Estimate: $18,000 – $22,000

Lot 45

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Pua sungkit, Iban, Sarawak, Bornéo, Indonésie, XIXème siècle, Iban pua sungkit, Sarawak, Borneo, Indonesia, XIXth century

The Iban pua sungkit from 19th-century Sarawak, Borneo is a traditional textile woven by the Iban people of Indonesia. These ceremonial cloths feature intricate patterning and are significant cultural artifacts representing indigenous weaving techniques and artistic heritage.

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

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Geometric, Cultural, Woven, Indonesian, Traditional, Decorative, Pattern, Textile Art, Ethnic, Indigenous