Toraja Beaded Betelnut Bag
Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia
Glass beads, pandanus leaf
Length: 26 cm, heigth: 23 cm
Early 20th century
Rare Toraja beaded bag from Sulawesi, Indonesia, c.1900–1930. The bag is woven from Pandanus leaves and adorned with glass beads in the classic Toraja interlocking hook motif. The wickerwork is very nice. Once used to carry betelnut equipment in ritual and social exchange, it remains a striking example of Indonesian tribal art.
The condition is very good.
€ 950
