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Lot 63

Turkmen or Baluch Tribal Torba Bag Face

Estimate$200–$300

Offered in A Lifetime of Discovery III · Sunday, November 1, 2026, To be announced

An antique Central Asian tribal bag face, attributed to Turkmen or Baluch weaving traditions, with a repeating diamond lattice in madder red, dark blue, green and ivory. Originally part of a small storage bag used in nomadic tent life, likely late 19th to early 20th century.

Size
27 1/2 x 23 in.
Provenance
Property from an important private collection, assembled by a dealer and collector over more than six decades.
Condition
Heavy age-related wear with reduced pile, fraying, edge losses and scattered losses. Please refer to photographs.

Estimates are opinions of value, given as a guide.