Old Timor Island Medicine Bag
A fine old Betel nut carrying Bag known locally as a Aluk, from the Lelonama district of Western Timor Indonesia. Intricate woven fabric adorned with textile tassels were used in making this betel bag or purse which features detailed and colorful geometric designs, possibly with some organic natural pigments. Field Collected by Todd Zieseniss of Tribal Gatherings in Indonesia.
Condition Report: Good, well handled
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A fine old Betel nut carrying Bag known locally as a Aluk, from the Lelonama district of Western Timor Indonesia. Intricate woven fabric adorned with textile tassels were used in making this betel bag or purse which features detailed and colorful geometric designs, possibly with some organic natural pigments. Field Collected by Todd Zieseniss of Tribal Gatherings in Indonesia.
Condition Report: Good, well handled