Asian Tribal Art - Tunic, Karen Ethnic Group, Burma

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Ceremonial tunic
Karen ethnic group, Burma
Cotton, Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi)
31" (38 cm) high by 29" (71 cm) wide
Mid-20th century
A nice, graphic example of a woman's blouse from the Karen ethnic group in Burma/Myanmar. The Job's tears seeds (Coix lacryma-jobi) are in great condition with only one or two missing. The ground is a black handwoven cotton.

#6709

$1400   


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