LOT 607 AN SUMBA MAN´S IKAT SHAWL, HINGGI
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AN SUMBA MAN´S IKAT SHAWL, HINGGISumba, Indonesia, first half of the 20th century. Crafted from ikat dyed cotton, featuring rows of human figures and animals. Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and very few loose threads. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik István Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. István Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe. Dimensions: 231 x 110 cmLiterature comparison: For another Sumba ikat shawl see The Victoria and Albert Museum, accession number LOAN:BARRETT.2Sumba, an Indonesian island, is famous for its impressive textiles, like the hinggi, a formal garment worn by men at important events. These cotton-dyed cloths were also exchanged as ceremonial gifts. Sumba's textiles often feature imported designs, but the island's relatively homogeneous population and limited economic potential allowed for cultural integrity and innovation in weaving. Through their geometric patterns, Sumba weavers were able to preserve and innovate on trade patterns that originated over a thousand years ago in a Hindu-Buddhist context. These textiles tell important stories about global trade, encounter, and artistic innovation in the region.
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