2072 Antique Pua Sungkit Belantan Textile
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description: Antique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Belantan Textile Sungkit textiles are rare. Within that group, the group of white textiles that are narrow and long with sungkit weaving in the end panels are even rarer. Estimated to be a 19th century ceremonial weaving, In this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft. Such textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works. The sungkit weaving process is now extinct. (some revival pieces that are 30-40 years old are seen occasionally) Iban people (a subsection of the Dayak), Borneo 222 cm x 38 cm Link 1 to a similar but younger example: Sotheby's Link to a Yale Museum example Link to a Sotheby's example *** This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request. ***
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