Antique Sumatran Beaded Wedding Box

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Vintage beaded basket box attributed to Sumatra or the Indonesian archipelago, traditionally associated with wedding or ceremonial use. Hand-constructed basket … Read more Vintage beaded basket box attributed to Sumatra or the Indonesian archipelago, traditionally associated with wedding or ceremonial use. Hand-constructed basket form richly decorated with dense glass seed beadwork in red, green, and black geometric patterns, accented with cowrie shells and natural seed elements.

The box features a fitted removable lid and a woven interior base, consistent with ceremonial storage baskets used to hold wedding gifts, personal valuables, or ritual objects. Wear, bead loss, and patina consistent with age and authentic use.

A visually striking ethnographic object suitable for collectors of Southeast Asian decorative arts or as a sculptural accent piece.
This box measures 9" x 4" x 5" See less