Sub-Saharan African Tapestries

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

This work belongs to the Zimbabwe Artists Project, or ZAP. The abstract, figurative style is recognizable in one of their previously mentioned works. However, this work is not an ide...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

African Yoruba Diviner's Red Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanshi...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

This captivating hand-woven mohair tapestry, titled “Reflection in Pond,” is a stunning example of traditional tribal art from the Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. Crafted from fine, handspun mohair wool and dyed using natural vegetable-based pigments, the piece features a serene scene of an antelope gazing at its reflection in a still pond. Rich in texture and narrative, the tapestry reflects the refined skill and storytelling heritage of African weavers. A hand-stitched sleeve is sewn into the back for easy wall display with a tapestry rod. This textile artwork offers a sophisticated and meaningful accent for interior designers, collectors, and decorators seeking authentic African craftsmanship. Dimensions: 31” x 33” Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s Place of Origin: Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa Material: Wool, Mohair on Linen Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU: 2206 African mohair tapestry, Lesotho tribal textile, handwoven African wall art, vintage African weaving, antelope tapestry art, African animal textile, mohair wall hanging, African storytelling art, natural dye tapestry, artisan African decor, reflection tapestry, traditional African weaving, wall art from Africa, collectible African textile, handspun mohair tapestry, African Village Tapestry, Tapestries from Africa, African Folk Art, Art of Africa, African Weavings, Vintage Handwoven Tapestries, African Tapestries, African Folk Art, African Weaving Art, Large Wall Tapestry, Handwoven Tapestry, Modernist Tapestry, Mid Century Wall Tapestry...

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Shoowa Prestige Cloth Kuba Shoowa peoples DR Congo, Kasai Region Raffia palm fiber, natural and chemical dyes, cut-pile and stem stitch embroidery 24.5 x 24.5 inches (62 x 62 cm) ...

A late 19th or early 20th century Kuba Prestige cloth, mostly embroidered with cut pile borders.

Antique Kuba Shoowa Cut-Pile & Embroidered Cloth, DR Congo A graphically compelling example of a Kuba raffia fiber prestige cloth with cut pile and stitched embroidery. In very good...

Large Vintage Hand-Painted Tribal African Wall Hanging Tapestry, signed by the artist. Circa 1990s Country of Origin: Zambia Features earthy tone...

Kuba (Bushong) Raffia Fiber Textile Panel From Woman’s Skirt The Bushong people are one of the largest and most dominant ethnic groups within the Kuba Kingdom in the DR Congo, and h...

Adire Eleko Woman's Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton) (2 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 74 x 67 3/4 ins (188 x 172 cm) "IRANA RDLEN " w...

Adire “Oniko” Cloth with spiral pattern Yoruba People, Nigeria Circa 1970s Two panel cotton, Shibori technique, Indigo Dyed 71 3/4 x 48 1/2 inches

A striking 20th century Shoowa Kuba cloth panel with a fantastic all-over interlocking meandering hook and knot pattern woven in black and natural flat-wea...

Antique Ceremonial Raffia Fiber Dance Kerchief, Ivory Coast These unusual Dida textiles are made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is tie and stitch-resist dyed with natural pigme...

Noblewoman's Skirt. Kuba People, DR Congo. Raffia palm fiber, appliqué, embroidery. Measures: 146 x 31 inches (371 x 79 cm).

Adire Eleko “Spinning Tops" Woman’s Wrapper Yoruba People Nigeria Circa 1960s-1970s Cotton brocade (bazin cloth) (3 panels), starch-resist and stencil dyed with indigo 76 ¼ x 66 ½ ...

A Kuba mat from the Kasai region of the D.R.Congo These were used on the ground, there are photos showing the Kuba King seated on similar ones. Raffia cord is wrapped around the thic...

A large and graphically stunning asafo flag. Fante flags represent the merger of two cultural traditions, the Akan tradition of combining proverbs with ...

20th century Prestige cloth, Shoowa people, Kuba Kingdom, D. R. Congo A syncopated pattern of opposing forces lends this prestige cloth a sense of movement both horizontally and v...

Long rare African textile from Kuba, Zaire: with small shells as ornament: to put wherever You want, to use , to admire. B/1676.

77336, vintage African rug tapestry. Reminiscences of an exotic journey and worldy sophistication, this vintage African tapestry wall hanging ...

Congolese Textile Tetela DR Congo 19th century Measures: 68 x 41 inches (172 x 104 cm) Provenance: Ambre-Congo gallery, Brussels $5,000. A very rare ...

A beautiful authentic piece of tribal textile art from the Kingdom of Lesotho, this vintage hand-woven African tapestry captures the serene beauty of a mountain landscape with the di...

Vintage West African Tunic with Geometric Design This vibrant West African tunic was likely made in either Cameroon (Bamum people) or Nigeria (Yoruba people). The indigenous cotton ...

Offered by Andres Moraga Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family First half 20th century Inland Delta Region, Niger or Mal...

Offered by Andres Moraga. Wedding blanket or tent hanging, "Arkilla Jenngo" Woven by Fulani weavers for a Tuareg noble family Inland Delta Region, Nige...

A noble and elegant African blue wildebeest rug or carpet from the British Colonial era in Kenya. Blue Wildebeest are known beautiful and subtle color r...

Vintage Masana Story tapestry, a handmade, signed, and numbered piece from Lebowa, South Africa. Measuring 90 x 128 cm, this tapestry is a stunning example of African folk art and...

Vintage African Kuba textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table or to make pillows. Handwoven and hand-dyed raffia fabric - An IDEA: ...

Beautiful mid century Malian Bogolan tapestry with a nice tribal and artisanal design, from a scene of the village. Entirely hand painted on a hand woven cotton foundation. ✨✨✨ "Expe...

Large Scale Abstract Kuba Cloth Weaving, originating from Congo, Africa, circa 1960s. It measures an impressive 200" length x 30.25" width. With it's large, versatile size, it could ...

Mid-Century tapestry designed by Betty Cilliers-Barnard (1914-2010) and handwoven by Marquerite Stephens in Johannesburg, South Africa. Entitled "African Multiplication" and woven i...

Visually dynamic and highly textured, this raffia textile expresses the irregular, geometric patterns typical of Kuba textile art. Created by an artisan of the Kuba people of the Dem...

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 o...

Man's Wrapper or Mantle Dida People Ivory Coast First half of 20th century Raffia palm fiber with natural dyes Shaped or tied resist dying technique 54 x 60 inches ( 137 X 153 cm) ...

WOMAN’S WRAPPER (BOGOLANFINI) Mali, Bamana people First half 20th century (probably made circa 1970) Cotton (hand-spun), strip weave; painting with mud and plant dyes These textil...

African Yoruba Diviner's Beaded Wall Hanging Panel Sash 1950. This extraordinary beaded wall hanging is a stunning example of Yoruba craftsmanship, d...

Noblewoman’s Ceremonial Overskirt Shoowa People, DR Congo First half 20th century Raffia, palm fiber, stem stitch and cut pile embroidery 49 x 23 ins. (124.5 x 58.5 cm) The eroded ...

Navy blue Kuba cloth or Mud cloth framed in acrylic with gold standoffs. Beautiful dark navy blue mud-cloth sandwiched between two pieces of custom acrylic. Four holes on the four co...

Antique Dida Woman’s Plaited Loin Cloth, Ivory Coast This unusual textile is made from hand-plaited raffia fiber that is then tie or stitch-resist dyed with natural pigments, creati...

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile. From Dahomey (Benin), Circa 1925. The same piece is in the permanent collection of Musée de l'Homme in Paris. There has been a lot ...

Nice mid century weaving from Mali with nice simple design and beautiful natural colors, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundation. ✨✨✨ "Ex...

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 ...

Very beautiful early 20th century long Malian soft Kilim with a tribal geometrical design and light colors with white, black and orange, entirely hand woven with wool on wool foundat...

Vintage Korhogo handspun, handwoven and hand-painted cotton mud cloth by the women of the Korhoga Village who spin the cotton, while the men weave and sew the cloth...

Celebrate the beauty in simplicity with this vintage hand-woven African tapestry, a captivating textile artwork that portrays life in a rural village. Depicting people and animals en...

Museum Quality West African Indigo Textile. From Dahomey (Benin), Circa 1925. The same piece is in the permanent collection of Musée de l'Homme in Paris. There has been a lot ...

Museum quality West African indigo textile. From Dahomey (Benin), circa 1925. The same piece is in the permanent collection of Musée de l'Homme in Paris. There has been a lot ...

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 yell...

Rare vintage African Kuba Textile, suitable for a modern wall panel, on a long table ; perfect as headboard. Handwoven and hand dyed raffia fabric. An IDEA: use this item as backrest...