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20th Century Tuareg Wedding Tapestry from Niger, Africa

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Offered by Andres Moraga Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family First half 20th century Inland Delta Region, Niger or Mali. Handspun of local wool and cotton; indigo and natural dyes Strip-weave technique (14 strips); slit tapestry weave, plain weave Size: 15 feet 1 inch long x 48 inches wide ( 460 x 122 cm )
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 181 in (459.74 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Wool,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1950 or Earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: AM6031stDibs: LU1778239718712

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