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Mounted Early 20th Century Mende Country Cloth

About the Item

A wonderful early 20th century Mende handwoven Country Cloth composed of twelve narrow strips of indigo and cream dyed cotton and arranged to create a checkerboard pattern, and hand sewn together from selvedge to selvedge. In Sierra Leone, country cloth was a highly valued commodity given as gifts to family and friends. We've archivally mounted the cloth to a Belgian linen wrapped stretcher for presentation. May be hung horizontally or vertically.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 58 in (147.32 cm)Width: 85.5 in (217.17 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
    Sierra Leone
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Early 20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RIGHTPROPER17521stDibs: LU3738325762552

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