Description
Tribal Blanket, Dayak people of Borneo.
A very well kept piece over the years, colors are still good, just a small tear(view photo) measuring 15mm x 20mm / 0.6 x 0.8 inch.
Circa 1950-60. Sarawak, Borneo. Excellent for wall hanging & table deco.
Summary: Surely this is a museum piece, a highly rated Pua Kumbu textile artifact from Borneo.
Measurement:
Height/length: 251 cm / 98.8 inches
Width: 113 cm / 44.5 inches
Pua kumbu of Borneo:
The Pua weaving or the Pua Kumbu is a ritual blanket used for religious ceremonies, festivals Gawai, ceremonies associated with birth, death, healing or soul-searching and war of headhunting. It serves as a means of communication between this world and the world of ancestors, spirits and gods. All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin.
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Tribal Art –
beautiful ornaments, museum quality, fast response and shipping.. well packed.. highly recommended.