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Indonesian Textile Masterpieces Exhibition August 2006
Kain Kebat
Woman's skirt
Iban people, Sarawak, Borneo
Malaysia, early 20th century
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Technique: Warp ikat, handspun cotton and commercial cotton
Description: Extremely fine ikat is used to compose a complex pattern of spirit figures that are bidirectional - shown with one body and two heads- each going in opposite directions. Other figures in this jungle-like presentation are reptiles and insects discovered upon close inspection.
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: 3' 2" x 19" ( 0.97 x 0.48 m )
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#15098 -
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