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Handmade Commemorative African Quilt, Early 20th Century

$5,500
£4,157.32
€4,777.50
CA$7,658.72
A$8,520.01
CHF 4,466.29
MX$104,112.42
NOK 56,872.69
SEK 53,537.77
DKK 35,662.21
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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 of Dahomey (modern-day Benin) in chronological order, 1620-1900. Additional information: Dimensions: 6'5" W x 4'7" L Condition: Excellent Period: Early 20th Century Origin: Benin Rug ID: 14880
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 55 in (139.7 cm)Width: 77 in (195.58 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Textile,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Benin
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    San Francisco, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 148801stDibs: LU855533781122

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