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Red, White, and Blue Ewe Kente Cloth Vintage West African Textile Fabric
Red, White, and Blue Ewe Kente Cloth Vintage West African Textile Fabric

Red, White, and Blue Ewe Kente Cloth Vintage West African Textile Fabric

Located in New York, NY

This African men's Ewe Kente cloth was woven in fine cotton in the late 19th-early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Textiles

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Cotton

Indigo Blue and White Vintage Ewe Kente Cloth West African Textile Fabric
Indigo Blue and White Vintage Ewe Kente Cloth West African Textile Fabric

Indigo Blue and White Vintage Ewe Kente Cloth West African Textile Fabric

Located in New York, NY

This African men's Ewe Kenta cloth is woven in very fine cotton with highlights of red and yellow over two different shades of indigo and natural white.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Antique Textile Tapestry with Elephant, Horses, People, animals & Trees 4'11x7'4
Antique Textile Tapestry with Elephant, Horses, People, animals & Trees 4'11x7'4

Antique Textile Tapestry with Elephant, Horses, People, animals & Trees 4'11x7'4

Located in Atlanta, GA

Very likely an North African textile tapestry with Geometric Design Rendered in tribal motifs, animals, people on horse back, Keivan Woven Arts/ rug #S12-0606, country of origin / t...

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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Vintage African Masana Tapestry with Tribal Village, Wildlife and Hunting Scene
Vintage African Masana Tapestry with Tribal Village, Wildlife and Hunting Scene

Vintage African Masana Tapestry with Tribal Village, Wildlife and Hunting Scene

Located in Atlanta, GA

SEO Keywords: Vintage African tapestry, African wall hanging, tribal tapestry, African village scene textile, African folk art tapestry, handwoven African textile, safari style wall ...

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Early 20th Century South African Bohemian Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile
Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile. From Dahomey (Benin), Circa 1925.

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1920s Beninese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile
Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum quality West African indigo textile. From Dahomey (Benin), circa 1925.

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1920s Beninese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile
Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile. From Dahomey (Benin), Circa 1925.

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1920s Beninese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Rare Antique African Kuba Textile Fragment Framed
Rare Antique African Kuba Textile Fragment Framed

Rare Antique African Kuba Textile Fragment Framed

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Antique African handstitched Kuba textile fragment made in three colors and framed.

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Early 1900s Congolese Archaistic Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

African Kuba Embroidered Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century
African Kuba Embroidered Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century

African Kuba Embroidered Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

It is in rather good condition, except some ware and some slight yellowness due to use and age.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Raffia

1890s Multi CamelTribal Antique Tunisian Gafsa Carpet 5'9"x7'5" Knotted Wool Rug
1890s Multi CamelTribal Antique Tunisian Gafsa Carpet 5'9"x7'5" Knotted Wool Rug

1890s Multi CamelTribal Antique Tunisian Gafsa Carpet 5'9"x7'5" Knotted Wool Rug

Located in New York, NY

This exceptional North African textile offers a rare glimpse into the complex weaving traditions of Tunisia’s Gafsa region, standing apart from typical Oriental carpets.

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1890s Tunisian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa
Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Ceremonial cloth from West Africa

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This vintage West African fabric is handwoven cotton dyed with vegetable dyes and decorated with embroidery and cowrie shells. It is likely to be from the Marino Dogon people. The ge...

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Mid-19th Century Malian Antique African Textiles

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile
Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile

Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

78448 Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile, 01'03 x 01'04. Emanating nomadic charm and steeped in ancient Berber history, this handwoven Moroccan fragment is a captivating vision of woven...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

19th Century Biedermeier Wing Chair Reimagined in Bleached White Cotton Textile
19th Century Biedermeier Wing Chair Reimagined in Bleached White Cotton Textile

19th Century Biedermeier Wing Chair Reimagined in Bleached White Cotton Textile

Located in Wainscott, NY

Newly upholstered in a hand-woven bleached African textile, the natural texture of the fabric beautifully compliments the warm tone of the burl-wood frame.

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19th Century German Biedermeier Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wood, Burl

1930's Berber Moroccan Textile
1930's Berber Moroccan Textile

1930's Berber Moroccan Textile

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

78447 Vintage Berber Moroccan Tribal Textile, 01'04 x 01'08. Emanating nomadic charm and steeped in ancient Berber history, this handwoven Moroccan fragment is a captivating vision o...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Bohemian Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Antique African Pillow
Antique African Pillow

Antique African Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

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1920s Southeast Asian Primitive Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

Antique African Pillow
Antique African Pillow

Antique African Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

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19th Century Southeast Asian Primitive Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

Hand-Woven Kuba Pillows, Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century
Hand-Woven Kuba Pillows, Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century

Hand-Woven Kuba Pillows, Raffia Textile, Early 20th Century

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

Two old perfect SHOWA pillows or panels from Kuba, D.R.Congo. Raffia hand-woven , with linen cloth on the wrong size. There is another one also published by me. ref. B/1566-11 and 9.

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Early 20th Century Central African Other Antique African Textiles

Materials

Raffia

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest
18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest

18th Century French Kuba Upholstered Wavy Serpentine Chest

Located in London, GB

Upholstered in ‘Kuba’ by Larsen - a tobacco hued velvet, boldly influenced by African textiles. French, c. 1750.

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18th Century French Antique African Textiles

Materials

Velvet

African Bamileke Ndop Indigo Handwoven Cloth Ceremonial Tapestry Wall Art
African Bamileke Ndop Indigo Handwoven Cloth Ceremonial Tapestry Wall Art

African Bamileke Ndop Indigo Handwoven Cloth Ceremonial Tapestry Wall Art

Located in Chula Vista, CA

African Art African Bamileke ndop Indigo Cloth Tapestry wall Art from Cameroon Vintage blue handwoven cloth ceremonial textile tapestry, blanket, hanging wall art.

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Early 20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile, Raffia

Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Haik Flat-Woven Wrapper Textile Rug
Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Haik Flat-Woven Wrapper Textile Rug

Antique Moroccan Berber Henna-Dyed Haik Flat-Woven Wrapper Textile Rug

Located in Milan, IT

Haik flat-woven covers were considered prestige items among the Berber women of the Moroccan High Atlas and Anti Atlas region, who employed them as ceremonial shawls. These are very ...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Brocaded Silk Tent Hanging 'Haiti', Moroccan, North African, L 19th / E 20th C
Brocaded Silk Tent Hanging 'Haiti', Moroccan, North African, L 19th / E 20th C

Brocaded Silk Tent Hanging 'Haiti', Moroccan, North African, L 19th / E 20th C

Located in Istanbul, TR

It is composed of 8 midribs (niches) II silk brocades. Lined with cotton. Some frayed parts especially in pink silk.  

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Textiles

Materials

Silk

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Rug by Berber Tribes, Hand-Woven Wool, 1940
Vintage Moroccan Tribal Rug by Berber Tribes, Hand-Woven Wool, 1940

Vintage Moroccan Tribal Rug by Berber Tribes, Hand-Woven Wool, 1940

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handwoven by the Berber tribes in south Morocco called Glaoua. Great Fk Art African clector textile. Dimensions: 4 ft. 9 in.W x 11 ft. 7 in.L Moroccan rugs, also known as Berber rugs...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Antique Indian Square Cotton Dhurrie with Geometric Border, Circa 1900
Antique Indian Square Cotton Dhurrie with Geometric Border, Circa 1900

Antique Indian Square Cotton Dhurrie with Geometric Border, Circa 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Shah) and it's distinguished for its unique cranberry red open field framed by a stunning geometric border with a pattern reminiscent of antique African textiles.

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Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Framed Antique Coptic Textile Fragment from Byzantine North Africa
Framed Antique Coptic Textile Fragment from Byzantine North Africa

Framed Antique Coptic Textile Fragment from Byzantine North Africa

Located in Atlanta, GA

It is hard to determine the exact origin or age of this type of Coptic textile fragments; similar pieces were dated to 4th to 6th century with origin in the Middle East and North Afr...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Archaistic Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wood, Wool

Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3.11' x 5', 1920s - 2B105
Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3.11' x 5', 1920s - 2B105

Handmade Antique Moroccan Berber Rug 3.11' x 5', 1920s - 2B105

Located in Bordeaux, FR

A true piece of North African textile history, this rug was hand-knotted around the 1920s and originates from the Berber tribes of the Atlas Mountains.

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1920s French Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Togolese Ewe Textile
Togolese Ewe Textile

Togolese Ewe Textile

By Ewe People

Located in Glasgow, GB

This is a pair of very fine Royal Robes from the Ewe people of Togo in West Africa. These textiles will be worn at Royal ceremonies such as Weddings and the birth of Royal children .

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Late 19th Century Togolese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

African American Pine Burr Quilt
African American Pine Burr Quilt

African American Pine Burr Quilt

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Exceptional African American pine burr quilt. All hand quilted and pieced. Found in Selma, Alabama. Fantastic color placement and design. These quilts were made with leftover fabric ...

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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century
Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

Located in Dublin, NH

Handmade Commemorative African Quilt Textile, Early 20th Century A remarkable textile, listing the names and depicting the symbols of the rulers (“Ahosu”) of the West African region...

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Early 20th Century Beninese Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo
Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo

Located in Paris, FR

Kholuka Yaka Mask, DR Congo. Wood, basketry, textile, raffia. Typical African mask of the Yaka in the south of the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile, Raffia, Wood

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Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century
Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century

Large Framed Kuba Cloth African Textile Tribal Ethnic Wall Folk Art 20th Century

Located in Totnes, GB

A vintage Kuba cloth in plain black timber frame. Kuba textiles are unique to the Democratic Republic of Congo and are prized for their complexity of design and earthy tones. Tradit...

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Textiles

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Raffia

Raffia Textile Pillow, circa 20th Century 1526p

Raffia Textile Pillow, circa 20th Century 1526p

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H 15 in W 16 in D 6 in

Raffia Textile Pillow, circa 20th Century 1526p

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Raffia textile pillow, circa 20th century 1526p.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Antique Raffia Kuba Cloth Pillow
Antique Raffia Kuba Cloth Pillow

Antique Raffia Kuba Cloth Pillow

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H 19 in W 21 in D 4 in

Antique Raffia Kuba Cloth Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Antique Raffia Kuba cloth pillow, beige and brown pattern.

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Early 19th Century African Antique African Textiles

Early 20th Century Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow
Early 20th Century Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow

Early 20th Century Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow

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H 16 in W 21 in D 4 in

Early 20th Century Kuba Raffia Cloth Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Early 20th century Kuba raffia cloth pillow, brown and black.

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Early 19th Century African Antique African Textiles

"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century
"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century

"Dan Guéré" African Tribal Art Mask Sculpture from Ivory Coast, 20th Century

Located in Coimbra, PT

Rare African art mask in carved wood from the Ivory Coast or Liberia 20th Century. This mask is carved in wood, representing female face in painted carved wood and shades of red, wit...

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Early 20th Century Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

West African Textile
West African Textile

West African Textile

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W 51.97 in L 103.94 in

West African Textile

Located in Milan, IT

Named 'Arkilla', flatweaves such as this one were woven as part of the dowry and were used as bed covers by the west African people of Mali. Entirely woven in fine, handspun cotton, ...

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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Antique African Indigo Pillow
Antique African Indigo Pillow

Antique African Indigo Pillow

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H 20 in W 20 in D 20 in

Antique African Indigo Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper.

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19th Century African Primitive Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Antique Textile Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Antique Textile Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Antique Textile Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and insert included.

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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows
Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows

Pair of African Kuba Cloth Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of custom African Kuba Cloth Pillows in toffee, black, and creme coloration. There are various shapes appliqued on the fronts of these pillows along with tiny shells and braide...

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Textiles

Pair of Vintage African Kuba Cloth pillows
Pair of Vintage African Kuba Cloth pillows

Pair of Vintage African Kuba Cloth pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage African Kuba cloth pillows with high quality tweed fabric on the back and small contrasting cord around the perimeter of the pillows. Down & feather inserts.

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Textiles

Materials

Down

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Antique Textile Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Antique Textile Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Antique Textile Pillow

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and insert included.

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19th Century Indonesian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Vintage African Art Handwoven KUBA Cloth Ceremonial Blanket Wall Tapestry Congo
Vintage African Art Handwoven KUBA Cloth Ceremonial Blanket Wall Tapestry Congo

Vintage African Art Handwoven KUBA Cloth Ceremonial Blanket Wall Tapestry Congo

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your pleasure: Vintage Handwoven Kuba Cloth Ceremonial Textile Tapestry, Blanket, Wall Hanging Art, Congo central Africa.

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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper.

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19th Century Primitive Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

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Early 1900s Primitive Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper.

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19th Century Organic Modern Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

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19th Century Primitive Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

Antique African Mud-Cloth Pillow with Original Seam Details
Antique African Mud-Cloth Pillow with Original Seam Details

Antique African Mud-Cloth Pillow with Original Seam Details

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique faded blue indigo stripe African mud-cloth pillows with original seam details.

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Early 20th Century Malian Antique African Textiles

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Linen

Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows with Cord Detailing
Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows with Cord Detailing

Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows with Cord Detailing

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of 19th century Kuba Cloth pillows with silk textile back and cording. Rare terra cotta & cream coloration.

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19th Century African Antique African Textiles

Pair of Kuba Cloth Pillows
Pair of Kuba Cloth Pillows

Pair of Kuba Cloth Pillows

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H 20 in W 24 in

Pair of Kuba Cloth Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of African Kuba cloth pillows in unusual colors of cocoa, creme, and terra cotta. They are backed with a Clarence House creme linen. A small cord detail around the perimeter of...

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Early 20th Century African Antique African Textiles

Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes
Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes

Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Museum item, great to add to any African Tribal Textile Collection, circa mid-20th century or earlier.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique African Textiles

Materials

Leather

Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows
Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows

Pair of Antique Kuba Cloth Pillows

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of hand embroidered Kuba cloth African pillows in soft colors of creme and rust. The geometric designs are a nice contrast from my other designs. These pillows work with a mod...

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19th Century African Antique African Textiles

Materials

Linen

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

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H 16 in W 27 in D 3 in

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

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Early 1900s Organic Modern Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

African Colonial Asafo Battle Flag
African Colonial Asafo Battle Flag

African Colonial Asafo Battle Flag

Located in Greenwich, CT

A whimsical and decorative Ghanese Asafo battle flag, depicting a union jack on red ground with a a black and white triangle form fringed border, and containing a representation of t...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Antique African Textiles

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Textile

Set of Eight 18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs with Custom Slipcovers
Set of Eight 18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs with Custom Slipcovers

Set of Eight 18th Century Chippendale Dining Chairs with Custom Slipcovers

Located in Chicago, IL

A wonderfully whimsical set of eight 18th century English oak Chippendale dining chairs, each newly upholstered in West African indigo textiles, and each with a customer Belgian line...

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18th Century English Chippendale Antique African Textiles

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Cotton, Linen, Oak

Two of a Pair, Early 20th Century African Berber Wool Patterned Textile Pillows
Two of a Pair, Early 20th Century African Berber Wool Patterned Textile Pillows

Two of a Pair, Early 20th Century African Berber Wool Patterned Textile Pillows

Located in Wainscott, NY

Early 20th century African Berber wool patterned textile pillows Pair available Sold separately Textile was found in Mali and fabricated into pillows here in the states 100% Eur...

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Early 20th Century Malian Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

African Trader's Bag Pillow
African Trader's Bag Pillow

African Trader's Bag Pillow

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H 11 in W 19 in D 5 in

African Trader's Bag Pillow

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic pillow made from an early 20th century African trader's bag, woven with a wonderful geometric pattern, filled with down.

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Early 20th Century African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber

Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile
Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile

Vintage Berber Moroccan Textile

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Dallas, TX

78449 Vintage Moroccan Textile Bag, 01'04 x 01'08. Emanating nomadic charm and steeped in ancient Berber history, this handwoven Moroccan fragment is a captivating vision of woven be...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Wool

Early Coptic Egyptian Textile
Early Coptic Egyptian Textile

Early Coptic Egyptian Textile

Located in New York, NY

Created in Egypt, this early Coptic textile depicts a primitive portrait with perspective flattening and a spirited style that is alluring and whimsical. The bold augmented palette o...

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15th Century and Earlier Egyptian Classical Roman Antique African Textiles

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Cotton, Wool

Antique African Ewe Kente Textile. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft 7 in (1.75 m x 2.62 m)
Antique African Ewe Kente Textile. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft 7 in (1.75 m x 2.62 m)

Antique African Ewe Kente Textile. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft 7 in (1.75 m x 2.62 m)

Located in New York, NY

Colorful Antique Ewe Kente Cloth Textile, Country of Origin: Africa, Circa Date: Early 20th Century.

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Very Fine Vintage Moroccan Berber Textile
Very Fine Vintage Moroccan Berber Textile

Very Fine Vintage Moroccan Berber Textile

Located in New York, NY

This would make an incredible wall hanging. This vintage piece is of the best quality- please see the details for an indication of the skill involved in this weaving. A highly collec...

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique African Textiles

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Wool

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow
Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

Andrianna Shamaris Antique African Pillow

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper.

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19th Century Organic Modern Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Antique Blue Indigo African Mud Cloth Bolster Pillow with Down Insert
Antique Blue Indigo African Mud Cloth Bolster Pillow with Down Insert

Antique Blue Indigo African Mud Cloth Bolster Pillow with Down Insert

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

100 year old blue mud cloth material has been made into a beautiful bolster measuring 9" x 46" (pillow measurements) the cover drapes to about 60" great for a queen or king-size deco...

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Early 20th Century African Rustic Antique African Textiles

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Linen, Down

Antique Ewe Man’s Wrap from Ghana, West Africa
Antique Ewe Man’s Wrap from Ghana, West Africa

Antique Ewe Man’s Wrap from Ghana, West Africa

Located in New York, NY

The Ewe wrap was woven by a great artist. The color placement and the weaving are superb. These pieces were made for chiefs and the incredible skill and time that went into making th...

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Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique African Textiles

Pair of Vintage Blue Shibori Style African Mudcloth Pillows
Pair of Vintage Blue Shibori Style African Mudcloth Pillows

Pair of Vintage Blue Shibori Style African Mudcloth Pillows

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Beautiful pair of pillows, custom-made in our studio from vintage African mud cloth fabrics. This pair of pillows are made from the same cloth, and have similar patterns, but are not...

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19th Century Antique African Textiles

African Mali Tent Hanging, First Half of the 20th Century
African Mali Tent Hanging, First Half of the 20th Century

African Mali Tent Hanging, First Half of the 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

African Mali tent hanging, first half of the 20th century. The ends will be secured professionally before the shipment.

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Early 20th Century Malian Tribal Antique African Textiles

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Cotton

Pair of Antique African Mud Cloth Burnt Orange Rust Pillows
Pair of Antique African Mud Cloth Burnt Orange Rust Pillows

Pair of Antique African Mud Cloth Burnt Orange Rust Pillows

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

These are not reproduction, these are the real vintage mud cloth, finished front and back with the same materials, and zipper closure. Mud cloth cushion pillow sewn from handmade mud...

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Early 20th Century Asian Antique African Textiles

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Cotton, Feathers

Vintage Persian Hand-Crafted Kalamkar Block Print Textile with a Paisley Pattern
Vintage Persian Hand-Crafted Kalamkar Block Print Textile with a Paisley Pattern

Vintage Persian Hand-Crafted Kalamkar Block Print Textile with a Paisley Pattern

Located in Barrington, IL

Date of Manufacture: Early 1900s Place of Origin: Isfahan, Persia Material: Cotton textile with hand painted block prints Condition: Wear consistent with age and use #Antique Persia...

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Early 20th Century Persian Antique African Textiles

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Cotton

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

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H 16 in W 21 in D 3 in

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

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19th Century Organic Modern Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile, Cotton

Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa
Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa

Antique Ceremonial Beaded Apron Textile from South Africa

Located in Atlanta, GA

Ceremonial hide Apron called Mapoto with white and colored beads, circa late 19th C from South Africa. Mapoto iis worn by the women in Ndebele tribe at their wedding night. Made of g...

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19th Century South African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Hide, Beads

Moroccan Wall Hanging Part, Haiti, Early 20th Century
Moroccan Wall Hanging Part, Haiti, Early 20th Century

Moroccan Wall Hanging Part, Haiti, Early 20th Century

Located in Istanbul, TR

Panel is made of silk velvet and silk textiles, lined with heavy cotton.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Silk

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows
Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

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H 17 in W 21 in D 3 in

Andrianna Shamaris Indigo Pillows

By Andrianna Shamaris

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful 19th century indigo textiles from Africa, made into fabulous pillows. Antique textile on both sides with concealed zipper and inserts included.

Category

Early 19th Century Organic Modern Antique African Textiles

Materials

Metal

8' Antique African Kuba Cloth Hanging
8' Antique African Kuba Cloth Hanging

8' Antique African Kuba Cloth Hanging

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H 36 in W 100 in D 2 in

8' Antique African Kuba Cloth Hanging

Located in Water Mill, NY

Antique brown and natural raffia African mounted Kuba weaving or textile. Measure: 8'.

Category

19th Century African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Textile

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox
Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Professionally museum mounted exceptional antique African probably Kuba textile with brown small raffia rectangular fragments woven into the geometric pattern patchwork, beautiful ra...

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Early 1900s Congolese Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Raffia, Lucite, Wood

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall hanging
Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall hanging

Large Antique African Kuba Textile Museum Mount in Lucite Shadowbox Wall hanging

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Professionally museum mounted exceptional antique African Kuba textile with brown small textile fragments woven into the geometric pattern in Kuba raffia woven patchwork, raffia blac...

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Early 1900s Congolese Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Raffia, Lucite, Wood

Early Twentieth Century Ivory Coast Textile Triptych
Early Twentieth Century Ivory Coast Textile Triptych

Early Twentieth Century Ivory Coast Textile Triptych

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H 60.04 in W 33.86 in D 0.99 in

Early Twentieth Century Ivory Coast Textile Triptych

Located in London, England

An unusual Boundoukou man’s wrapper cloth, composed of plain green warp of narrow strips in machine cotton hand sewn together and interspersed with repeating weft float flags in indi...

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Early 20th Century North African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes
Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes

Antique Moroccan Hand Tooled Berber Leather Babouches Shoes

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Collectible Museum item, great to add to any African Tribal Textile Collection, circa mid-20th century or earlier.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique African Textiles

Kuba Square African Textile Decorative Pillow
Kuba Square African Textile Decorative Pillow

Kuba Square African Textile Decorative Pillow

By antique textiles galleries

Located in Oakland Park, FL

They are used as body wrappers, mats, blankets or used as currency.” African textured artisanal textile. Boho- chic style.

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19th Century African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers, Linen, Raffia

French Louis XVI Style Settee with African Textile Upholstery
French Louis XVI Style Settee with African Textile Upholstery

French Louis XVI Style Settee with African Textile Upholstery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A classic silhouette gets a graphic update with vintage African textile upholstery.

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19th Century American Louis XVI Antique African Textiles

African Blue & White Textile.
African Blue & White Textile.

African Blue & White Textile.

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H 48 in W 48 in D 0.5 in

African Blue & White Textile.

Located in Oakland Park, FL

African weave stripe blue and white textile on a white background.

Category

1910s Congolese Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Cotton

African Batik Down Pillow

African Batik Down Pillow

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H 18 in W 22 in D 10 in

African Batik Down Pillow

Located in Montecito, CA

Vintage textile on both sides, 19th century.

Category

19th Century African Antique African Textiles

Materials

Down, Hemp

Vintage African Kuba Cloth
Vintage African Kuba Cloth

Vintage African Kuba Cloth

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H 82 in W 29 in D 1 in

Vintage African Kuba Cloth

Located in Yardley, PA

Hand stitched man's ceremonial garment,

Category

Early 20th Century African Antique African Textiles

Materials

Raffia

Pair of African Striped Pillows
Pair of African Striped Pillows

Pair of African Striped Pillows

Located in Montecito, CA

A very unusual pair of African Indigo Hemp striped down pillows with japanese boro backing; 19th Century.

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19th Century Central African Antique African Textiles

Pair of African Batik Indigo Pillows
Pair of African Batik Indigo Pillows

Pair of African Batik Indigo Pillows

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H 16 in W 26 in D 10 in

Pair of African Batik Indigo Pillows

Located in Montecito, CA

Pair of vintage Indigo African Batik down pillows, hemp textile on both sides, 19th century.

Category

19th Century African Antique African Textiles

Materials

Down, Hemp

African Shoowa Bolster Pillow
African Shoowa Bolster Pillow

African Shoowa Bolster Pillow

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H 16 in W 22 in D 7 in

African Shoowa Bolster Pillow

By Atelier Lam

Located in Oakland Park, FL

African "Shoowa" raffia velvet bolster pillow with natural linen backing. Tribal design in shades of light and dark brown.

Category

19th Century Central African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Down, Linen, Raffia

Pair of African Striped Indigo Pillows
Pair of African Striped Indigo Pillows

Pair of African Striped Indigo Pillows

Located in Montecito, CA

A pair of custom blue and white African striped down pillows with 19th Century textile on the front and back. 20" x 20".

Category

19th Century African Antique African Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Feathers

African Pillow Number 2

African Pillow Number 2

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H 17.5 in W 22.5 in D 8 in

African Pillow Number 2

By Atelier Lam

Located in Oakland Park, FL

African Raffia kuba pillow depicting a Greek key design and a tribal braid design in shades of black and natural. Patch work appliqued design. Textured linen backing.

Category

19th Century Central African Tribal Antique African Textiles

Materials

Down, Feathers, Linen, Raffia

Pair of 19th Century African Pillows
Pair of 19th Century African Pillows

Pair of 19th Century African Pillows

Located in Montecito, CA

Pair African Indigo Striped Hemp Pillows; 19th Century.

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19th Century South African Antique African Textiles

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique African Textiles

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique African Textiles

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By Specchi Veneziani

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2010s Italian Renaissance Antique African Textiles

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2010s Indian Organic Modern Antique African Textiles

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Located in Istanbul, TR

Yoruba,( tie and dye ) is an indigo resist dyed cloth worn by Nigerian women as a wrap. Their sophisticated powerful design are visually very attractive. This is a remarkably good ex...

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$9,919 / item

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Located in Jesteburg, DE

Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....

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2010s Belgian Modern Antique African Textiles

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By Charles Hindley & Sons

Located in London, GB

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Antique African Textiles For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique African textiles available for sale. The range of distinct antique African textiles — often made from fabric, cotton and down — can elevate any home. Antique African textiles have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique African textiles bearing Folk Art or Louis XVI hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Atelier Lam, Andrianna Shamaris and Full Bloom Cottage each produced beautiful antique African textiles that are worth considering.

How Much are Antique African Textiles?

Prices for antique African textiles start at $99 and top out at $10,000 with the average selling for $650.