Type: ikat
Island: Sumba
Material: cotton
Condition: excellent
Circa: 1940-50
Size: 82" H x 56" W (tubular)
Tubular woman's sarong; this item consists of two MATCHED, IDENTICAL textiles; fine, handspun cotton with some commercial thread and fringe; natural yellow dye painted on rampant lion; it is rare to obtain a matched pair of women’s sarongs from Sumba; these appear to be ceremonial due to decorative touches, fringe and that this original pair is still intact
ID: SJH-049-I-SUM
Price: $2,400
