Shell Marapu figure sarong Sumba
Shell Marapu figure sarong Sumba
A ceremonial "Lau hada" sarong (tube garment) in handspun and handwoven cotton dyed with a mud dye and decorated with tiny nassa shells.
The front half shows a figure from the Marapu spirit world and no-one can see the features of the face of a spirit.
A cloth like this may be given at a wedding to the bride's family.
The cloth is sewn into a tube with fringes at one side.
Unsewn size: 1.22 x 1.16 m
TT22 – Textile Treasures: Shell Marapu figure sarong Sumba
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If you are outside the UK, postage will be added automatically when you order
If you are outside the UK, postage will be added automatically when you order
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