Late 19c. Iban ikat pua jungle creepers pattern

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1900: item #554715
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A maze of jungle creepers, tendrils and coils mesmerizes the eyes as they meander over the whole 49 x 92-inch expanse of this late 19th century ikat pua. Created by Iban-Dayaks from the Kapit area in Sarawak, Borneo, this pua shows a very high level of workmanship. The dominant color is a beautifully saturated red-maroon, showing patina and very vibrant despite more than a century of ritual and ceremonial use. Overall, the condition of this pua is very good. There is an inch of angular tear towa... Click for details

Shan Jambupati Buddha

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1800: item #553969
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Very rare Shan bronze Buddha from Burma circa 17th to 18th CE, depicted in “Jambupati” royal attire style. Most of this type coming out of Southeast Asia now I believe to be copies (at least all the ones I have seen the past 4 years were). This one was sourced from an American collection. Some of the tines on the crown and head ornamentation have broken off which occurs on about 80% on the genuine ones. The Shan were the only ones to create the elaborate head gear on their Buddha ima... Click for details

Iban ikat bidang spider pattern early 20th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #511062
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An Iban ikat bidang of the spider pattern (locally called “buah emplawa”) from the Kapit area in Sarawak, Borneo circa early 20th century. The dominant color is the traditional maroon and brown, obtained from indigenous plants dyed on handspun cotton. In very good condition, this bidang measures about 17 x 39 inches. There is dirt accumulation and some color fading, evidence of heavy usage over the years. The bidang (skirt) is used by women during rituals and ceremonies.

Iban ikat bidang deer pattern early 20th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #508761
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An Iban Dayak ikat bidang of the deer pattern (locally called “buah rusa”) from the Kapit area in Sarawak, Borneo. The traditional bidang brown and maroon color tones, obtained from natural dyes, are still very vivid, somehow mellowed with age. The bent figures from top to bottom are the deer representations. This bidang measures about 17.5 x 42 inches. There is an inch of yellowish stain, a tear and a small hole, visible on the pictures. Otherwise, this bidang is in good condition. The bidang ... Click for details

Khmer bronze statue of the Godess Uma

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1492: item #474749
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Nice curvaceous Bayon style a Khmer bronze statue of Uma who is the consort of Shiva in the Hindu pantheon, circa 12th/13th CE. Good condition, no repairs. In her hand she carries a lotus bud whilst in the other it is missing. Included is a museum quality perspex stand. H: 13.5cm/5.3in.

Thailand, Ceremonial Embroidered Piece, 18th C.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1800: item #468796

Offered here is a very rare item. It is an complete embroidered piece that I bought in Bangkok over 20 years ago. On a cotton black background, multi-color silk floss embroidery patterns of a floral lattice fill the entire center; around the sides are multiple embroidered borders of meandering floral patterns with striding lions within lozenges. Known as a Pha yok in Thailand, it was made as a ceremonial cloth for use by temples or the Royal family. The power and strength of these proud animal... Click for details

Large silk tampan,Lampung,Sumatra early 20th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #465549
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This is a tampan from Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia from about 1900 – 1920 of handspun cotton and natural dyes, woven with brick-red silk in supplementary weft. The overall design is an intriguing collection of stacked and coiled rhombs, outlined by rows of hooks of several sizes that repeat in miniature the coiled rhomb of the main design. The four main rhomboid- shaped patterns reflect the entrance to traditional Sumatran houses, which in turn echo the structure of the great Indonesian sailing ... Click for details

Antique Iban vest anthropomorphs & birds motif

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1910: item #434673
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Circa early 20th century Iban ceremonial vest of supplementary float weft (“pilih”) from the Sibu area of the lower Rejang River in Sarawak, Borneo Island. Most likely belonging to a warrior because of the predominantly bright red color, the vest’s main motif is of anthropomorphic (“engkaramba”) and bird (“burong”) patterns. The vest’s front motif is of two rows of black and white male with diamond-shaped heads anthropomorphic patterns at the bottom. The top portion is made up of three rows of ... Click for details

Antique Iban ikat jacket bird motif early 20th c.

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1910: item #429033
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Circa 90-year old Iban Dayak cotton ikat jacket of bird design ("kalambi burong")with a "tapestry" badge, from the Kapit area in Sarawak, Borneo Island. The jacket's main design is a band of omen birds ("burong") representation followed by another band of lizards-cum-rattan vine representation. The kalambi's showpiece is the predominantly yellow badge, about 17 x 4 inches, at the lower back, done in "tapestry" or needle-weave technique in three patterns. The center and end patterns are in lozeng... Click for details

Antique Iban shaman sungkit jacket Borneo

Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Southeast Asian: Textiles Pre 1920: item #425321
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An Iban shaman’s long-sleeved jacket (“kalambi”) in red and old rose, with anthropomorphic motif in "sungkit" weave and "sekong" motif in supplementary brocade-type weave. The kalambi is more than 80 years old and came from the Kapit area in Sarawak, Borneo Island. The highlight motifs are at the kalambi's back. At the top are two rows of splayed-legs anthropomorphic figures in “sungkit” black and white embroidered weave. The top row, with triangular chests, could represent male, while the bot... Click for details