928 Antique Sumatra Tampan Shipcloth Textile Art - Brani

Exquisite Tampan Shipcloth

A large Tampan ceremonial ship cloth with rare Dragon / sea serpent motif

size: 64 cm x 71 cm.

The level of micro details suggests that this is from Brani.

1880s

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This item has lived a hearty life participating in the lives of the original creators. Therefore signs of usage are present in the form of minor stains, tears, repairs, thread loss etc. 

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This item has spent a lifetime being used for the purpose of its creation with the original artist/user. Signs of this life lived heartily may be present on the piece in the form of stains, thread loss, loose threads, holes, tears, color run and other imperfections. Therefore the condition must be assumed to be “not” perfect. More photos of such imperfections will be provided on request.

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