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Unknown — Men's ikat selimut traditional cloth, Timor Island, Indonesia, early XXth century
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Men's ikat selimut traditional cloth, Timor Island, Indonesia, early XXth century

A men's ikat selimut traditional cloth from Timor Island dating to the early 20th century. This textile demonstrates the sophisticated ikat weaving technique and masculine dress traditions of Timorese culture.

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INDONESIA

October 29, 2021

Estimate: $1,500$2,000

Lot 21

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Unknown, Men's ikat selimut traditional cloth, Timor Island, Indonesia, early XXth century

A men's ikat selimut traditional cloth from Timor Island dating to the early 20th century. This textile demonstrates the sophisticated ikat weaving technique and masculine dress traditions of Timorese culture.

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

Related themes

Traditional Dress, Indonesia, Timor Island, 20th Century, Weaving, Ikat Selimut, Textile

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Collected by

Richard Caswell, Sebastián Naranjo, Jonah Handel, Musée d'Art Moderne de Paris, Ethan Elkins, Alex Capecelatro, Mihail Lari, Cleveland Museum of Art