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Toraja Sacred Heirloom Mawa, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th C.

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Toraja Sacred Heirloom Mawa, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th C.

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Description

Toraja Sacred Heirloom Mawa, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th C. Hanging in hand resist, brown-black dye, red accents probably directly applied. Trees of life on long sides with traces of applied dye (white?) on the leaves. Water buffalo and human figures center length and one end, in and out of three medallions. Size: 4'5'' x 2'2'' (135 x 66 cm). Provenance: Ex. Roger Hollander collection.

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Toraja Sacred Heirloom Mawa, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th C.

Name: Toraja Sacred Heirloom Mawa, Sulawesi, Indonesia, Early-Mid 20th C.
SKU: 131319383
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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