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Toraja Ritual Cloth "Maa'" or "Ma' wa", Indonesia, 19th C.

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Toraja Ritual Cloth "Maa'" or "Ma' wa", Indonesia, 19th C.

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Toraja Ritual Cloth "Maa'" or "Ma' wa", Indonesia, 19th C. Ceremonial hanging of handspun and hand woven cotton, with a painted and stamped pattern. The textile is made to resemble an Indian trade cloth made for the Indonesian market. It has an overall repeat of connecting circles. Size: 13' x 2' (396 x 61 cm). Provenance: Ex. Roger Hollander collection.

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Toraja Ritual Cloth "Maa'" or "Ma' wa", Indonesia, 19th C.

Name: Toraja Ritual Cloth \"Maa'\" or \"Ma' wa\", Indonesia, 19th C.
SKU: 131319403
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $600

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