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Brightly Coloured Ewe Cloth

About the Item

An early and rare weft faced Ewe cloth woven in strops of brightly coloured red, blue, yellow cream, lime green and ivory. A great example, large size. Conservation mounted on a stretcher. Ghana c. 1900 Measures: H123 W225.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 48.43 in (123 cm)Width: 88.59 in (225 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: This has been conservation mounted on a stretcher.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7701231282642
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