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Hand-beaten tree-bark, painted with organic pigments. Approx. cm. 75 x 47 (29,5 x 18,4 Inches). This barkcloth was originally used as loincloth for ceremonies and dances. Mbuti people, one of the oldest indigenous people of the Congo region of Africa, are one of several indigenous pygmy groups. They are hunter-gatherers that live in the Ituri...
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Early to mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 86 x 330 (25.6 x 129.9 inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to the same family....
Mid 20th century. Wool, fine embroidery. Excellent condition. Without fringes, approx. cm. 96,0 high (37.79") x cm. 28,0 width (11.02”) . Berbers are the indigenous ethnic group of North Africa. They are continuously distributed from the Atlantic to the Siwa oasis in Egypt, and from the Mediterranean to the Niger River. The...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 109,0 x 101,0 (3.84” x 3.56”). Tie and Die. Excellent condition, apart a small hole. Beautiful women's headgear from the AIt Hadiddou tribe. You can see a similar piece on page 138 of “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow. Sold
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 60,0 x 600,0 (2 x 20 Ft). Elegant and important fabric; chequered patterns represent the interaction of opposites (male-female, day and night, and so on). The length and the elegance of the skirt measure the prestige of the owner. These tissues were also used...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 121,0 x 86,0 (47.63” x 33.85”). Henna dye. Small damages due to age and use. Women's headgear from the Ait Abdallah tribe. Beautiful and rich symbolism. For more information and similar examples: • "Die Farbe Henna - Belmalte Textilien aus Sud-Marokko" Arnoldsche Edition. • "African Textiles: Colour and...
Mid 20th century. Wool. Approximately cm. 115,0 x 197,0 (45.2” x 77.5”). Excellent condition. Beautiful women's coat from the Ait Hadiddou tribe. For more information and similar examples, "African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent", by John Gillow and ""Tapis Berbères du Maroc - La symbolique origines et signification",...
20th century. Wool. Without fringes, approximately cm. 125,0 x 105,0 (49.21” x 41.33”). Perfect conditions. Beautiful women's headgear from the Ida Ou Zeddoute tribe. You can see a similar piece on page 118 of “African Textiles: Colour and Creativity Across a Continent”, by John Gillow.
Raffia Vinifera fibers. Mid 20th century. Approximately cm. 81 x 178 (31.8 x 70.0 inches). The Kuba (or Bakuba) peoples are famous for producing beautiful fabrics made from fibers of the palm Raphia Vinifera by a long and complex process that includes the participation of men, women and children belonging to...
Hand-beaten tree-bark, painted with organic pigments. Approx. cm. 90 x 35 (35,4 x 13.7 Inches). This barkcloth was originally used as loincloth for ceremonies and dances. Mbuti people, one of the oldest indigenous people of the Congo region of Africa, are one of several indigenous pygmy groups. They are hunter-gatherers that live...
