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4. MA'A Toraja People, South Sulawesi late 19th century Painting and block printing, cotton 8' 8 1/2" x 2' 11" ( 2.65 x .89 m ) |
A tree with three branches is drawn to represent a palampore. One large blossom at the top emulates the exotic blooms of the palampore. The roots and the ground are featured prominently at the bottom. A bird sits amongst the hand-blocked leaves. Condition: Good, some fading and a few holes |