Sumba Beadwork Head Ornament
Head ornament, beadwork, katipa lunggi
Napu, North Central Sumba, Indonesia,
Height: 29 cm, width: 20 cm
Collected ca. 1950
Ex Jacques Hoogerbrugge
Traditional beaded katipa lunggi head ornament from the Napu, North Central Sumba in Indonesia. This piece is made from glass beads and was collected around 1950.
The beadwork shows trees of life and animal motifs, likely horses, a common symbol in Sumba associated with status and daily life. Such ornaments were worn by women during ceremonies and special occasions.
€ 1950
