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A mounted rare mid twentieth century ewe cloth

About the Item

A mounted special woman’s ewe cloth from south east Ghana with floating motifs, each with a proverbial meaning over strips of blue and green alternated with warp faced blocks of yellows, pinks and reds - these cloths are woven and sewed by men, c.1940-1960. Ghana, Mid Twentieth Century H 73 x W 170 x D 5 cms Inquire about this piece
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 27.96 in (71 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 1.97 in (5 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton
  • Place of Origin:
    Ghana
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6412241476312

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