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Antique Embroidered Nomadic Herder’s Vest, Tibet

$950
£716.30
€825.44
CA$1,317.91
A$1,476.71
CHF 768.68
MX$18,065.25
NOK 9,757
SEK 9,215.37
DKK 6,162.08
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Antique Embroidered Nomadic Herder’s Vest, Tibet A rare example of a herder’s vest from west Tibet. Composed of thick natural brown Tibetan sheep’s wool, heavily embroidered with natural white wool for reinforcement and stability. It’s a relatively thick vest, very robust, and would have provided warmth and protection from the harsh conditions on the Tibetan plateau. Provenance: Collected in rural area outside Shigatse in the late 1990s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Embroidered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900-1925
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JR#08-091stDibs: LU1778244480682

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