1950 - 1980
Horses are one of the most common motifs found on Sumbanese ikats. They are a symbol of wealth. In addition Sumba has a long history of headhunting that died out in the 1930s. The Sumba islanders would mount heads on trees to scare off enemies and also to bring prosperity to the village.
TRC 2022.0904
Ikat cloth
Textile Research Centre
Cotton
Hand dyed (warp ikat) and woven cloth