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Mid-20th Century Tribal Woman's Tunic, Karen People, Burma

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Mid-20th century tribal woman's tunic, Karen People, Burma 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. 31 (38 cm) high by 29 (71 cm) wide. .
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 29 in (73.66 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#67091stDibs: LU1778212741521
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