Lot no. 53
TORAJA, Sulawesi (Celebes Island), Indonesia.
Rare, sleeveless breastplate made of woven plant fibres and covered with shell disks, worn by warriors. This war armour became rare at the beginning of the 20th century when conflicts between groups calmed down.
Height: 60 cm. Width: 32 cm.
Provenance: Collected in situ in 1972 in Rantepao by Jacques Cortecero.
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