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Ceremonial Head Hunting Cloth (Sungkit Pua)
Mark A. Johnson Tribal Art
Ceremonial cloth with sungkit woven motifs of double headed nagas or serpents. Used in rituals associated with head hunting and warfare.
This ancient cloth has been professionally conserved on a cloth backing.
Cotton, pigments. 19th century or earlier.
$6,000.00
Artwork details
Origin
Iban Dayak. Sarawak State, Borneo Island, Malaysia.
Dimension
W 23.75IN x L 72IN
W 60.325CM x L 182.88CM
Condition
Good, considering its age and use. Please view close up images of damaged areas.