1914 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita - Batik Textile Art Auction #3 Note the 4 horses

Note the 4 horses

Note the filler elements in each of the figuresin alternating colors - light red and dark brown against a white background

the piece can be clearly seen and appreciated

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1914 Antique Ceremonial Toraja Sarita - Batik Textile Art Auction #3 Note the 4 horsesAntique Ceremonial "Sarita" Cloth Banner from Toraja. Art created by wax resit dyeing on cotton base and made in Toraja. Estimated to be from the early mid 1900s Features Buffaloes and also chicken (unusual). DO look at the closeups to get an idea of the wonderful base cloth that has been softened by age and decades of usage. These beautiful banners serve a variety of ritual outdoor ceremonial purposes and are integrated into the lives of the people.