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Panel from a Woman's Ceremonial Skirt, Miao People, China

$3,000per item
£2,262.30per item
€2,616.46per item
CA$4,208.98per item
A$4,678.55per item
CHF 2,452.39per item
MX$57,136.38per item
NOK 30,616.73per item
SEK 28,804.63per item
DKK 19,528.47per item
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About the Item

Panel from a Woman’s Ceremonial Skirt Miao People, Guizhou Province, China 20th century 49.5 x 20.75 inches (126 x 53 cm) Cotton panels are dyed with indigo and then sewn together before pleating. A thick indigo paste is applied on the fabric which is later glazed with egg white. The surface cracks with use giving it a unique highly reflective and metallic appearance. Professionally mounted on a wood stretcher, ready for display. A beautiful example of minimalist art from a minority people of South West China.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.75 in (52.71 cm)Width: 49.5 in (125.73 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Composition,Cotton,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Panels from a pleated festival skirt have ben mounted on a wood stretcher.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM6041stDibs: LU1778239718862

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