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Men’s Ceremonial Barkcloth Vest “Bajo Kulit Kayu” with ‘Aso (Dragon-dog) Motif

Kayan people, central/northeastern Kalimantan, Indonesia (map), c. 19th/early 20th c.

Barkcloth, cotton, pigment stenciled decoration

Ex–old English collection

25” h x 17” w (63.5 x 43 cm)

Condition: Some wear on back of left shoulder

SOLD

 
 

This piece, purchased in England in 1980, comes from my personal collection of tapa/barkcloth.

 
 
 
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