Antique Pua Pilih Woven Cloth Iban Dayak Textile from Borneo

Rare long Pilih example

The array of 'Nabau" motifs  are aesthetically pleasing and speak of the Iban identity

Fantastic presence. 

Early 1900s, Lanjak village, Iban people.

206cm x 84cm

Has minor damage in several spots. 

Gorgeous dark indigo that is almost black

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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