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Early 20th Century Prestige Cloth, Dida People, Ivory Coast

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Early 20th century prestige cloth, Dida people, Ivory Coast Raffia, natural dyes An engaging example of resist-dyed prestige cloths, this raffia fragment is professionally mounted on a wood stretcher. There are two very small areas of restoration. 17 inches (43 cm) high by 19 inches (48 cm) wide
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)Width: 19 in (48.26 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Raffia,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    First half 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Some restoration was performed long ago when mounted. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#38181stDibs: LU1778237718732
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