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West African Tapestry

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile. From Dahomey (Benin), Circa 1925. The same piece is
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Vintage 1920s Beninese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum quality West African indigo textile. From Dahomey (Benin), circa 1925. The same piece is
Category

Vintage 1920s Beninese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile. From Dahomey (Benin), Circa 1925. The same piece is
Category

Vintage 1920s Beninese Tribal Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Framed West African kuba cloth mat, c. 1900's
Located in Kenilworth, IL
West African kuba cloth mat woven of dyed and natural palm fiber on raffia ground, laid in a
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20th Century Congolese Tapestries

Materials

Raffia

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Vintage West African 1970s Handwoven Textile with Geometrical Embroidery
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
West Africa, 1970s Vintage textile with geometric and floral embroidery. Measures: H 190 x W
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Vintage 1970s African Tapestries

Materials

Textile

Vintage Handwoven Textile with Geometrical Embroidery, West Africa, 1970's
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
West Africa, 1970s Vintage textile with geometric and floral embroidery. Measures: H 190 x W
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Vintage 1970s African Tapestries

Materials

Textile

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Mens Robe, Agbada, your, Nigeria, mid 20th C.
Located in Istanbul, TR
A mid 20th C. Yoruba men's robe in rather good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Nigerian Tribal Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Mens Robe, Agbada, your, Nigeria, mid 20th C.
Mens Robe, Agbada, your, Nigeria, mid 20th C.
H 51.58 in W 103.15 in D 0.2 in
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West African Tapestry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic west African tapestry available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, cotton and textile, every west African tapestry was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a west African tapestry, we have 9 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer west African tapestry, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. You’ll likely find more than one west African tapestry that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kuba People produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a West African Tapestry?

The average selling price for a west African tapestry at 1stDibs is $2,366, while they’re typically $499 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About West African Tapestry
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of West African statues varies from culture to culture. Often, African artisans produce statues to use in religious rituals. They may serve as offerings to gods or perform other functions during ceremonies. Shop a variety of West African statues on 1stDibs.

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