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A woman's wedding Coat called "Guj"
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Pre 1940 item# 993613 (stock# IT00sf)
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In the Colonial India period, this wedding coat was worn by the Lohana merchant cast of Thalo Bula Khan, Sind, in what is modern day Pakistan.
The influence of the neighboring Kush in Gujarat is apparent in the use of mirrors and by the embrodery style. The garment shows wear from age and use with slight fading. It is in good overall condition with no apparent damage.
The body measures 22"x36".
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A vintage Pashtun Boys Vest
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Pre 1940 item# 993657 (stock# IT04sea)
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From the Ghanzni area, Katawaz, Afghanistan.
A vintage boys vest of gold braid on green silk, the back is also of green silk with gold braid borders. A good example of a traditional Pashtun garment. It shows some wear at the neck and at the waist vents. There is also some seam stress at the shoulders and side vents. This wear from use and age. An attractive example in good vintage condition.
Probably dates to the pre 1940's.
size of the body 13" x17"
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Mandau or Parang Ilang, Borneo
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Pre 1910 item# 1154541 (stock# MI-2-LT)
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A sword used for head hunting as well as a general purpose foraging and work. With a blade that clearly shows the hand forged, folded metal method, with a somewhat parrot beak tip and a contoured upper edged characteristic of the type. Showing surface abrasion and light pitting in some areas.
The wood hilt is well carved, depicting Iso or the Dragon Dog. The woven rattan band that encircles the hilt shows losses, as shown.The scabbard has detailed carving on the lower face and is bound with rat ...click for details
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Mangbetu, Sickle Knife
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Pre 1950 item# 1007406 (stock# MI-55sg)
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Called Trumbash by the Mangbetu, this artistically appealing knife has been the subject of much misinformation. According to both Werner Fischer and Verlag Morsak, this well forged knife was for prestige. Worn or carried at important events, it symbolized the importance and wealth of the individual owners. Iron had to be traded for at great expense and thus represented power in all its forms. This knife with its well crafted blade and traditional wood handle, was often considered a kind of curre ...click for details
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