Asmat Shield Navajo velvet and embroidered fabric squares

velvet and embroidered fabric squares

Buffalo bone - natural and the ultimate in eco friendly recycling

Muga silk (along with Endi or Eri silk) is one of the two rarest and most exclusive silks in the world

Measurements: length including hook 4 cm

topped by a bail that’s large enough to accommodate a thick chain or cord

Asmat Shield Navajo velvet and embroidered fabric squaresAsmat shield. Wood carved and decorated with lime, ochre, charcoal and sago fibre. Central Asmat region, Irian Jaya (Indonesian Papua) In excellent condition with pigmentation intact. Note that rear handle is missing as per picture. Measurements: Length 166 cm x width 42 cm From the Yartzhaus Collection of tribal art, formed over 30 years by John Le Veille and Le Arne Batkin. Part of a Lawson Menzies Auction July 19th 2008 Available for pickup