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20th Century Tuareg Wedding Tapestry from Niger, Africa
About the Item
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:
- 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
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