by Sangbata (the earth deity associated with smallpox)
The appliqué decoration adds to its visual and tactile appeal
and North/South Relations in Undemocratic Togo
The small bottle features a piriform (pear-shaped) body
ranging from everyday items to representations of servants
Dani Tree Bark Fibre Net Bag (Noken) kangxi by Sangbata (the earth deityDani People, c. 19001950 AD, Baliem Valley, Irian Jaya, Papua, Indonesia Absolutely beautiful, handwoven net bag (noken or bilum) crafted from natural tree bark fibre, featuring a loosely knotted structure with long strap and horizontal decorative bands in natural huesthe yellow likely derived from orchid fibre. Traditionally worn across the forehead, allowing the bag to hang against the wearers back, noken served multiple utilitarian purposes: