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This is the rating and price for 3 Kente Cloth Handwoven Scarf Strips Ghana , 20th century



Description : Additional Information:  ,A set of three scarves made of Kente cloth. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante, of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. (See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES) Recommended Reading: Adler and Barbard's AFRICAN MAJESTY, the TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE
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Estimate (low-high) : 100 USD-150 USD It's free to register now to view!

About the lot N° 95113
Title : 3 Kente Cloth Handwoven Scarf Strips Ghana , Period : 20th century
Medium : Rayon, cotton, silk-some combination
Size : 62 inches long x 4.5 inches wide
Condition report : Very Good some light stains, frayed edges
Africa Direct, auctioneer, Denver, US It's free to register now to view!
Sale title : Africa Art, Mask, Baskets, Statues and more
Sale date : 27 Nov 2016 It's free to register now to view!
Sale Reference : Live Sale

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