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308 - Textile featuring two figures. Hand-woven from multicoloured…
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Estimate €400 - €700
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Description
Textile featuring two figures. Hand-woven from multicoloured threads and embellished with a shell motif. Naga, Nagaland region, north-east India. 107 × 160 cm This textile is typical of Naga craftsmanship, where the sewn-on shells signify the wearer’s wealth and prestige. The circles may be associated with symbols relating to cycles, fertility or cosmic landmarks, whilst the two stylised human figures refer to the memory of achievements or the group’s identity. Together, these elements form a codified visual language, used in ceremonial contexts and as a marker of status.
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About the sale Journey Across the Continents (sale without live performance)
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Auction time 09/10/2026 at 1:00 PM
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