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Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Vest, Chinese Coin Armour, Lombok, Mid-20th Century
$4,030.55
£2,950
€3,464.78
CA$5,599.65
A$6,023.23
CHF 3,218.99
MX$70,996.69
NOK 40,583.89
SEK 37,101.38
DKK 25,887.78
About the Item
Indonesian Wild Boar Hunting Vest, Chinese Coin Armour, Lombok, Mid-20th Century
This extraordinary and rare vest from Lombok, Indonesia, was traditionally worn during wild boar hunting. Crafted from hundreds of old Chinese trade coins intricately woven together with natural fibre cordage, it formed a flexible yet protective armour designed to withstand the powerful impact of boar tusks in close-quarter hunts.
Wild boar posed a serious threat to village livelihoods, often timing their raids precisely when farmers’ rice or crop harvests were nearly ready to be picked, destroying months of cultivation overnight. Hunting the boar was therefore not only an act of bravery but a necessary communal protection ritual, preserving food security and honour within the community.
The coins used are typical of Chinese cash coins, many featuring square central holes, which circulated widely through Southeast Asia as trade currency from earlier centuries into the mid-20th century. Their inclusion reflects economic and cultural exchange and also bestowed protective and spiritual symbolism upon the wearer.
Such vests are exceedingly rare today, having been used intensively and often buried with their owners or lost to time. This piece stands as a powerful sculptural artefact, representing courage, ritual, and the ingenuity of traditional Sasak hunting practices.
Its layered metallic textures and rhythmic woven pattern make it ideal as:
• A striking wall-mounted sculptural display in ethnographic, wabi-sabi, or organic modern interiors
• A museum-level conversation piece within tribal and ethnographic collections
• A wearable art object reflecting human resilience, protection, and craft heritage
Care and preservation:
Handle with care to preserve the aged patina of the coins and the integrity of the natural fibre weaving. Dust gently with a soft brush. Avoid direct moisture or overly dry conditions to maintain stability.
Origin: Lombok, Indonesia
Date: Mid-20th century
Materials: Old Chinese cash coins, natural fibre cordage
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Condition: Excellent structural condition. Oxidation on coins and minor fibre wear consistent with age and authentic use.
Such pieces rarely appear on the market, offering collectors and designers a unique opportunity to acquire an artefact of genuine cultural significance and sculptural impact.
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- Dimensions:Height: 24.41 in (62 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 3.94 in (10 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1950’s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor structural damages. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2868345785792
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