20th C. Laotian Hmong Textile Baby Carrier
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Southeast Asia, possibly Laos, Hmong culture, ca. late 20th century. A Hmong baby carrier comprised of a variety of colorful cotton fabrics providing rich contrasts of orange, deep blue, spring green, magenta, golden yellow, and salmon pink hues. The intricate geometric designs were created via fabric appliques and embroidery. This example is particularly sweet with seven pom poms decorating the lower appliques! Size: 24.25" L x 15.25" W (61.6 cm x 38.7 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#139187
Southeast Asia, possibly Laos, Hmong culture, ca. late 20th century. A Hmong baby carrier comprised of a variety of colorful cotton fabrics providing rich contrasts of orange, deep blue, spring green, magenta, golden yellow, and salmon pink hues. The intricate geometric designs were created via fabric appliques and embroidery. This example is particularly sweet with seven pom poms decorating the lower appliques! Size: 24.25" L x 15.25" W (61.6 cm x 38.7 cm)
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#139187
Condition
Missing straps. Some separation between and losses/fraying to fabrics as shown. Nice workmanship.
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20th C. Laotian Hmong Textile Baby Carrier
Estimate $200 - $300
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