Iban ikat pua king of serpents pattern early 1900s

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #603766
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This is a rare, finely patterned ikat pua kumbu of the Saribas genre, woven by Ibans from the Ulu Layar area of Sarawak, Borneo Island circa the early 20th century. Depicted on the pua is the King of Serpents (“nabau”) pattern, six on top and another six at the bottom, in striated skin of mottled indigo blue, red and white. Nabau is one of the most ancient serpent spirits in Iban mythology, and these powerful spirits are sought as spirit helpers by Iban warriors. Interspersed are different kind... Click for details

Iban ikat pua kumbu Warriors motif ca. early 20th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #591486
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A figural ikat pua kumbu of the Warriors motif, woven in a very high level of workmanship by Ibans from the Kapit area in Sarawak, Borneo island circa the early 20th century. The central motif depicts six Warriors with Fish Spirits, and another six pairs in reverse position on the opposite side so that hanging the pua kumbu in the middle will show the figures in upright position when viewed from either side. The warriors, in frontal position with their genitalia shown, are bedecked with headdres... Click for details

West Kalimantan ikat bidang ca. early 20th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #591335
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A rare, very finely-woven ikat bidang of handspun cotton by Ibanic tribes from West Kalimantan, Borneo Island circa the early 20th century. This bidang has the finely delineated curls, characteristic of ikat bidang weavings of Sarawak Ibans. The motifs of the central pattern are unnamed, but appear to be related to the Sarawak Iban’s motifs of the moonlight shrew (“aji bulan”) and the hawk (“lang”). The background color is a beautifully saturated vivid maroon, the dye obtained from the morinda p... Click for details

Early 20th Century, Classical Laos Cotton Sarong(Skirt)

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #585624
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Classical laos cotton sarong (skirt) in excellent condition, hand woven and hand dyed. This sarong comes with the feeling of subtlety found only in old textiles.

Age: Laos, circa early 20th century
Measurement: Width 194 C.M. / Length 89 C.M.
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Khmer silk sarong

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #579705
1387

Fine and rare classical old Cambodian silk lower garment, approximately 60 to 90 years old. This piece may be worn either by men or women. It was originally sewn together and stepped into like a sarong skirt however it was given one fold in the front and then twisted from the bottom and pulled between the legs and tucked in the front and secured to the waist with a silk sash or belt to form a pantaloon type garment The frog pattern is very rare and the only one of I have yet to see. Ov... Click for details

Antique Pua Kumbu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1900: item #578349
1379

Fine and rare Iban shaman’s pua circa 19th century. This miniature pua was used by Sarawak indigenous healers. It is colored with all natural dyes and the thick warp thread suggests that this was woven from native jungle cotton. Acquired on a recent trip to Sarawak, this only small pua a I saw out of well over a 100 pieces I examined. Aside from a couple of "pin holes", this textile is in perfect condition. L: 120cm/47.5in and W: 52cm/18.5cm.

Pua Kumbu

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #577648
1378

Exceptionally fine and rare antique Iban pua kumbu with mythical snake “nabau” pattern. This pua was woven by an Iban mother and used in celebratory ceremonies to commemorate the first head taken by her son, where the head was paced on plate in the middle of the pua while drinking and feasting continued through the night. This powerful design was meant to control the deceased spirit as not to cause any harm to villagers. Although on the surface the intent of this piece seems a bit morb... Click for details

Rare Burmese KALAGA Tapestry, 19th Century with Dancers

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1800: item #576433

Very rare and beautiful Burmese Kalaga wall hanging/tapestry depicting 8 dancers, hand hammered sequins, pearl and glass beads, metallic threads. Due to the age and climatic conditions some damage to some parts, but overall impression is good and mounted on 100% silk backing. Supplied with 2 stylized rods as shown. Size: L. 175 cm x H. 52 cm. Collector's item! (extremely rare to find antique burmese tapestries, nowadays, with very few exceptions, they are always new)

Pair of Antique hand carved Loom Weft Supports 19th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1837 VR: item #572962

Rare and finely hand carved wooden loom weft supports, 19th Century, condition good, size:H. 51cm x W. 12cm x D. 5cm including pole (we have several in stock, some without poles)

Cambodian loom supports

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #568645
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Rare pair of late circa late 19th-early 20th CE well carved loom weft supports. Acquired on a recent trip to Cambodia, a similar pair is housed in the Phnom Penh National Museum there. Each is carved from a single piece of wood (except for the poles). They are in very good condition with minor checks and knocks as to be expected from old wooden implements. H: 26cm/10.2in and W: 12.5cm/4.9in (H: 58.5/23in including poles)