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Ewe Antique Textile

$3,273.71
£2,400
€2,787.68
CA$4,510.36
A$4,919.18
CHF 2,605.85
MX$58,973.96
NOK 33,186.93
SEK 30,346.98
DKK 20,826.70

About the Item

This is a very fine Example of a Chiefs Robe from the Ewe people of Western Togo. Woven from handspun cotton and all natural dyes . This piece would have been worn by a high ranking Chief with the red tones denoting his staturs and the green hues his association with the land The textile is woven on 4 inch strip looms then the panels stiched together . The piece in its current form has many applications. Such as a very decorative wall hanging or a nice covering for a lounge sofa . This piece has come from an ex Scottish collection .
  • Creator:
    Ewe People (Weaver)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 114.18 in (290 cm)Width: 78.75 in (200 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Glasgow, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7062246880122

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