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20th C. Indonesian Fiber / Bone Armor Vest - Sa'dan

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20th C. Indonesian Fiber / Bone Armor Vest - Sa'dan

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Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sulawesi Island, Toraja people, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A lovely vest known as a sa'dan (literally "war suit") with braided rattan fibers comprising the frontal panels, shoulder straps, and backing. The exterior surfaces are lined with dozens of rectangular ox bone mail panels for protection, and four square buttons are cinched close with a pair of twisted straps and a single spire mollusk pendant. Two medium and two large layered roundels accentuate the front of the shoulder straps and chest panels and are meant as magical talismans for warding against enemy attacks and evil spells sent forth by spellcasters. Size: 20" W x 28" H (50.8 cm x 71.1 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

One spire mollusk pendant missing. Small chips and light abrasions to bone panels, with loosening and minor fraying to some braided rattan fibers, and staining in some scattered areas, otherwise intact and very good. Nice patina to bone panels. Wearable as shown.

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20th C. Indonesian Fiber / Bone Armor Vest - Sa'dan

Name: 20th C. Indonesian Fiber / Bone Armor Vest - Sa'dan
SKU: 99141827
Price: 850 USD
Availability: InStock

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