1841 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat / Blue / Trophy Skulls Sindh Painted using natural colors

Painted using natural colors

Size: 105 x 268cm approx / 32 figures

each almost with some sort of unique expression - are fantastic

green & white beads in varying sizes and cowrie shells in a geometric zome arrangement

1841 Antique Pua Kumbu Iban Ceremonial Ikat / Blue / Trophy Skulls Sindh Painted using natural colorsAntique Iban Ceremonial Ikat Pua Kumbu Among the Iban, textiles are treasured as they are more than just objects made of fibre. In some cultures, such as the Iban, textiles have played a major, if not central role, in all the ceremonies surrounding the important events in life. Power structures among women are based on dyeing and weaving skills. Perhaps the most important materials owned by families were textiles. Ikat textiles are among the hardest