Lot #237 - Tube Sarong In Cotton Plaid (Tembe)
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Auction House:Deutscher and Hackett
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Sale Name:Works from the Donald Friend Collection - The Property of Attilio Guarrancino, Melbourne
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Sale Date:27 Oct 2013 ~ 2pm
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Lot #:237
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Lot Description:Tube Sarong In Cotton Plaid (Tembe)
Sumbawa, Indonesia
supplementary weft weave. Constructed of two woven panels, joined and seamed to form a tube. The large central field is decorated with weft ikat in gold thread with a design of birds and ships. This is in the Bugis or Makassar style of South Sulawesi, whi
125.0 x 84.0 cm -
Notes:This, and the other Sumbawa cloths collected by Friend, originate from one of the two main court centres on the island of Sumbawa: Bima (Mbojo) and Sumbawa (Semawa). They were probably produced for people associated with the court to be worn on special occasions.
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Estimate:A$500 - 1,000
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Realised Price:
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Category:Textiles & Fabrics
This Sale has been held and this item is no longer available. Details are provided for information purposes only.
