PK0187 Pua kumbu Old ritual textile Height: 180 cm / 70.9 inches Width: 107 cm / 42.1 inches Largest tear: 2 x 3 cm / 0.8 x 1.2 inch Weight: 0.8 kg / 1.7 lb

PK0187 Pua kumbu Old ritual textile Height: 180 cm / 70.9 inches Width: 107 cm / 42.1 inches Largest tear: 2 x 3 cm / 0.8 x 1.2 inch Weight: 0.8 kg / 1.7 lb   « Less

PK0184 Pua kumbu Height: 223 cm / 87.8 inches Length: 118 cm / 46.5 inches Weight: 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb

PK0184 Pua kumbu Height: 223 cm / 87.8 inches Length: 118 cm / 46.5 inches Weight: 1.2 kg / 2.6 lb   « Less

PK0183 Antique Dayak Iban Loincloth pua kumbu Height: 155 cm / 61 inches Width: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Weight: 0.5 kg / 1.1 lb Largest tear: 11 x 2.5 cm / 4.3 x 1 inches

PK0183 Antique Dayak Iban Loincloth pua kumbu Height: 155 cm / 61 inches Width: 53 cm / 20.9 inches Weight: 0.5 kg / 1.1 lb Largest tear: 11 x 2.5 cm / 4.3 x 1 inches   « Less

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango  More »

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant bath%u201D for the cotton yarn and the actual dye-bath are only carried out by the special divinely-ordained weavers accorded the status of %u201CIndu Tau Nakar Tau Ngar%u201D or %u201CShe Who Knows the Secret of Measuring Out the Drugs in Order to Obtain the rich colors. This pua: An old pua kumbu adorn five rows of the Petara (Spiritual throne) Top Selakoh: Throne of Petara Bottom Selakoh: Throne of Petara Ara / side border: Lachau or grass snake. Only natural dye from vegetable or fruit are used.   « Less

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango  More »

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant bath%u201D for the cotton yarn and the actual dye-bath are only carried out by the special divinely-ordained weavers accorded the status of %u201CIndu Tau Nakar Tau Ngar%u201D or %u201CShe Who Knows the Secret of Measuring Out the Drugs in Order to Obtain the rich colors. This pua: Another top pua kumbu adorn with %u201CBuah Nabau%u201D or %u201CSerpent Pattern.   « Less

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango  More »

The more powerful the design, the greater the danger for the weaver. The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant bath%u201D for the cotton yarn and the actual dye-bath are only carried out by the special divinely-ordained weavers accorded the status of %u201CIndu Tau Nakar Tau Ngar%u201D or %u201CShe Who Knows the Secret of Measuring Out the Drugs in Order to Obtain the rich colors. This pua: A top pua kumbu adorn with %u201CBuah Nabau%u201D or %u201CSerpent Pattern.   « Less

The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant  More »

The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant bath%u201D for the cotton yarn and the actual dye-bath are only carried out by the special divinely-ordained weavers accorded the status of %u201CIndu Tau Nakar Tau Ngar%u201D or %u201CShe Who Knows the Secret of Measuring Out the Drugs in Order to Obtain the rich colors. This pua: Another top pua kumbu, the pua is decorated with giant human serpent / %u201CBuah Nabau%u201D and rows of Iban warrior asking for more head trophies. Top Selakoh: Pucuk Rebung or bamboo shoot. Bottom Selakoh: Pucuk Rebung or bamboo shoot. Ara / side border: None. Only natural dye from vegetable or fruit are used.   « Less

Crown(sugu tinggi), anklet, bangle, belt(lampit mit) and other silvery items as shown below will and does not rust as it a mixture of silvery/aluminium elements. This is a  More »

Crown(sugu tinggi), anklet, bangle, belt(lampit mit) and other silvery items as shown below will and does not rust as it a mixture of silvery/aluminium elements. This is a complete Iban lady dress which was used only twice in a wedding function and just recently for Ngajat dances during the recent Hari Gawai which was celebrated in the month of June.   « Less

The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant  More »

The Weaver-Chemist: All the dyes used in the traditional Pua Kumbu are vegetable and fruit(mango stein-reddish color) origin, and the method of preparing the %u201Cmordant bath%u201D for the cotton yarn and the actual dye-bath are only carried out by the special divinely-ordained weavers accorded the status of %u201CIndu Tau Nakar Tau Ngar%u201D or %u201CShe Who Knows the Secret of Measuring Out the Drugs in Order to Obtain the rich colors. This pua: You are bidding on a pua decorated with Buah Berinjan / Jungle Creeper Pattern.   « Less

Borneoartifact item number: PK0165 Measurement: Length: 172 - 179 cm / 67.7 - 70.5 inches Width: 41 - 44 cm / 16.1 - 17.3 inches Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.88 lb These are new pua  More »

Borneoartifact item number: PK0165 Measurement: Length: 172 - 179 cm / 67.7 - 70.5 inches Width: 41 - 44 cm / 16.1 - 17.3 inches Weight: 0.4 kg / 0.88 lb These are new pua kumbu made by the native workers, all woven, from left: Left piece: Repeated rows of Surik Air / Streaks in the Water Center piece: Repeated rows of Surik Air / Streaks in the Water Right piece: Repeated rows of Surik Air / Streaks in the Water Lovely art for hall and even garden decoration. Below are general views of traditional Pua kumbu of Borneo, it has nothing to do with this auction: The Pua weaving or the Pua Kumbu is a ritual blanket used for religious ceremonies, festivals %u201CGawai%u201D, ceremonies associated with birth, death, healing or %u201Csoul-searching%u201D and war of headhunting.   « Less