Kauer Women's Embroidered Baju Jacket Chancay Superb old arm or ankle

Superb old arm or ankle ornament made of an unidentified material—likely galalith or bone—shaped into a smooth circular form

freely painted phoenix birds and floral sprays

part of a larger quadriga model

Soame Jenyns

Kauer Women's Embroidered Baju Jacket Chancay Superb old arm or ankleKauer people, early 20th century, Lampung, Sumatra, Indonesia. This breathtaking, handwoven baju (short jacket) exemplifies the exceptional craftsmanship and artistry of the Kauer people of Lampung, Sumatra. The jacket is cropped and loose fitting, crafted from plain weave cotton in alternating narrow vertical bands of indigo blue, rust, and ochre, with intricate geometric patterns inspired by ancient Dongson imagery. Meticulously hand sewn and fully