Headdress of a warrior, before 1920
Indonésie - Nias
Vendu
400 €
Provenance
German Private CollectionTaille
D: 19,5 cm (head size)
B: 52,5 cm
D: 7.7 inch (head size)
B: 20.7 inch
Description
from plaited palm fibre strings (presumably from the Arenga palm), which are sewn together, padded/reinforced by pieces of palm leaf seaths, cylindrical with brim, which is sewn with three projecting circular pieces, scrolled braided strings and bristle-like plant fibre tufts for ornament, cotton chin strap, traces of old age, slightly dirty