Dani Tree Bark Fibre Skirt (Yokal) comb 20th Century

20th Century

and longevity in Chinese art

This impressive shell pendant is accompanied by its traditional bark wallet

but direct worship is primarily focused on ancestors

Its pointed oval body is complemented by a prominent conical handle

Dani Tree Bark Fibre Skirt (Yokal) comb 20th CenturyDani People, Mid 20th Century, Bailem Valley, Irian Jaya, Papua, Indonesia A beautiful and finely made yokala traditional Dani womens skirt crafted from delicately spun and hand knotted tree bark fibre. The strands are tightly woven into a narrow band, from which dense cords fall in soft, rhythmic lines, enriched with a deep purple natural pigment. Worn wrapped around the hips and secured by tying, such skirts were an essential garment for married