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Large Vintage ‘Ndop’ Indigo Cloth or Textile Mid 20th C or Earlier
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A very captivating ceremonial textile cloth from Cameroon—an exquisite vintage "Ndop" piece dyed with natural indigo and stitched with raffia.
Crafted from hand-spun, thick cotton circa 1950s or even earlier, this remarkable textile boasts amazing graphics and a rich history. "Ndop" refers to a raffia-stitched, resist-dyed textile, primarily produced in Cameroon and other West African countries. This specific Ndop textile originates from the Bamileke, Bamum, and Bamenda people of the Grasslands of Cameroon in the mid-20th century.
The handwoven cotton cloth features bold resist dye technique designs in white against an indigo background, creating a prestigious loin cloth. Traditionally used as a hanging or curtain to adorn the palace or the wall behind the king's throne during ceremonies, it was also worn as a skirt by dancers at important events.
Whether utilized as a bed or sofa covering or displayed as a striking wall hanging art piece, this Ndop textile carries with it the cultural richness and artistic heritage of Cameroon, adding a touch of unique history to your space.
Hand spun, thick cotton, natural indigo cloth, circa 1950 – 1960. Amazing graphics. As it is a very large piece it can easily be used for a two person bed or sofa or makes a great wall hanging art piece.
Please keep in mind that in many cases we sell vintage and antique pieces. None of these pieces should be considered new or in perfect condition.
All of our vintage products show the rich beauty and history of their life with the knocks and bumps of many years of use. We restore our pieces so they will be clean and in a good working condition. However we try to minimise restoration to keep every piece as original as possible.
The physical object can differ slightly in colour from the object as presented online. We have made every effort to display colours accurately, but cannot guarantee that the pictures accurately reflect the colour of those goods in real life.
- Dimensions:Height: 90.56 in (230 cm)Width: 110.24 in (280 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:Cameroon
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use. Original preowned vintage unrestored condition. The fabric has a few brown spots, probably from mud. But in general it is in a good, bright and very clean condition.
- Seller Location:AMSTERDAM, NL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6626235043492
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