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A mounted rare mid twentieth century ewe cloth

$5,430.62
£3,950
€4,646.70
CA$7,434.79
A$8,329.37
CHF 4,335.43
MX$101,435.76
NOK 55,227.58
SEK 52,008.79
DKK 34,687.03
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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:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6412241476312

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