2051 Old Sumba Ikat Hingii Kombu Thailand Simple handwoven cotton textile

Simple handwoven cotton textile

Condition is worn

Walking stick with incised bone shaft and handle center

Acquired from a Museum

Superb example of unique weaving from Myanmar in which the back shows no sign of the design seen in the front

2051 Old Sumba Ikat Hingii Kombu Thailand Simple handwoven cotton textileA striking large Sumba Ikat Hingii Kombu Depicting mythical sea creatures & figures Note the end panel with supplementary thread weaving. The human motifs are noteworthy. Indigo and reds The central section with geometric patterns stands out! The numerous figures clearly symbolise something that needs further study. 246 cm x 122 cm Good condition. Stated to be early 20th century by the previous collector. Collected from the field in the 1980s.