Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumba Island, ca. early to mid-20th century. A stunning woven ikat textile known as a hinggi, the cotton fibers dyed in rich hues of dark plum, beige, red, and blue. Repeating abstract human figures, snakes, birds, plants, and geometric motifs decorate the surface. The textile is designed as two separate panels that are joined in the center with an almost invisible seam and has a 3" (7.6 cm) tassel on both ends. The hinggi and would be worn by a man, likely of nobility, around his hips or over his shoulder, and the motifs indicate a wearer's status. Though frequently made for trade purposes in later years, the hinggi continued to be worn during important ceremonies. Size: 90" L x 40" W (228.6 cm x 101.6 cm)

On Sumba Island, coveted patterns are passed from generation to generation - from grandmothers to granddaughters - through pattern guides known as pahudu comprised of string and palm fronds - and these patterns are safeguarded only for family members to use. Ikat textiles are important for life-cycle rites. When a couple is to marry, for example, the woman's family counters gifts from the man's family with these special woven cloths.

Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Material Culture, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

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  • Condition: Unraveling to a small area on the seam forming a small slit, can easily be resewn. Some minor stains and discoloration, but otherwise excellent and weaving is intact!

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