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Rare Tana Torajah Sacred Mawa Textile

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The Toraja people of central Sulawesi value as sacred the cloths called mawa, which are stored as family treasures and brought out when needed to sanctify important rituals. This is a rare 19th century example, hand woven and hand painted. The textile has been Museum Mounted and professionally sewn to a dark brown background and stretched professionally. Custom mounted and measures 86 x 34 inches. Shipping this museum mounted textile may prove challenging.

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Rare Tana Torajah Sacred Mawa Textile

Name: Rare Tana Torajah Sacred Mawa Textile
SKU: 173688834
Price: 350 USD
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Estimate $800 - $1,500

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