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THBIndonesian Sumba Hinggi Textile with Dragons
Lot 59b
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Southeast Asia, Eastern Indonesia, Sumba Island, ca. late 20th century. A stunning woven ikat textile dyed in rich hues of russet, cream, chocolate, charcoal, and light orange and adorned in an elaborate iconographic and decorative program of 7 registers, reflecting the organization of an Indonesian village. A patola-inspired design decorates the central register and is flanked by 3 identical registers on either side; the first and largest of the three depicts a long spotted dragon curled in an "s" shape surrounded by smaller dragons, naga-like creatures, star-like ornaments, and other decorative elements, the second shows a row of reptiles or fish, and the last has an abstract swirling design of cream on orange. Embellished with dark brown fringe on both shorter sides, this gorgeous textile was created via a technique known as supplementary warp weaving which is more highly developed on the island of Sumba than anywhere else in Indonesia. Size: 117" L x 47.5" W (297.2 cm x 120.6 cm)
This type of ikat is specifically called a hinggi and would be worn by a man, likely of nobility, around his hips or over his shoulder. Though frequently made for trade purposes, hinggi were also worn by natives during important ceremonies. The motifs of a hinggi carry important connotations about the status and prestige of its wearer. For example, the dragons (a motif inherited from China) represent fierce power and rejuvenation, while the patola-like central register (inherited from India) symbolizes royalty.
On Sumba Island, coveted patterns are passed from generation to generation - from grandmothers to granddaughters - through pattern guides known as pahudu comprised of string and palm fronds - and these patterns are safeguarded only for family members to use. Ikat textiles are important for life-cycle rites. When a couple is to marry, for example, the woman's family counters gifts from the man's family with these special woven cloths.
Provenance: ex Hindman Auctions, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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#159423Miniscule pull on one side. Fraying on either end of final register. Otherwise, excellent with remarkably preserved pigment.Condition
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