Bidspirit auction | Dutch Trade Sarita (Indonesia) Toraja

Dutch Trade Sarita (Indonesia) Toraja Sulawesi - 20th century, Dutch trade. The Dutch began to make wax-resist imitations of saritas for export, but they are less complex in their patterning than the Torajan originals. Considered to be sacred, these cloths are used in Toraja, Sulawesi, Indonesia in ceremonies and rituals, such as weddings, funerals, and rice festivals: they adorn the tongkonan (the traditional house). Images of sacred buffalo, stylistic human forms, dogs, tadpole or spermlike figures and sacred star center motif. Size: 216” x 13”. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at info@sofedesignauctions.com. ***All lots are sold as-is and where is. No statement regarding age, condition, kind, value, or quality of a lot, whether made orally at the auction or at any other time, or in writing in this catalog or elsewhere, shall be construed to be an express or implied warranty, representation, or assumption of liability. All sales are final, and SOFE AUCTIONS does not give refunds. SOFE AUCTIONS ARE PLEASED TO OFFER IN-HOUSE PACKAGING AND SHIPPING SERVICES. PACKAGING SERVICE ONLY: start at $25 and up depending on item/s. Available IN-HOUSE shipping is within the USA of small, medium, semi-large, NON-FRAGILE items. SOFE WON'T ship items in glass frames. After paying for your item/s please call us at 469-268-1177, or email us at info@sofedesignauctions.com to request a quote. All item/s will be shipped via UPS or FedEx, FULLY insured, unless insurance declined in writing by the buyer. SOFE AUCTIONS does not use USPS. We do have a list of suggested third-party shippers. Please visit our webpage for a list of recommended shippers.