Antique Bogonan Fabric hand weave from Mali , 1900,huge

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1910: item #755316
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Bogonan antique fabric huge piece, hand weave ,from Mali in beautiful colors and design,is 62"W X 85" L can be use for an interior design decoration or upholstery of a little armchair , table clothe , or day bed covert or pillows. Is colored with natural plant colors

Kuba Clothe made by Pregnant Woman for the King, Congo

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #755314
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This kind of clothe was weave by pregnant Woman for the purpose of Ceremony for the King in Congo Is very decorative and bring "good luck" Is in Beige and dark brown and black color, was repair is some area.Was weave around 1900 in the former Congo Belge Size: 64" L X 24" W

Iraqwa Beaded Leather Skirt

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #673708
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A rare hide skirt decorated with traditional designs of glass beads. Used for a coming out ceremony for young women's society in the Iraqwa peoples of Northern Tanzania. Dimensions: 69 in. x 26 in.

Bamileke Hat

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #673690
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A finely woven hat from Cameroon. Fabric woven over wooden spikes. Dimensions: 9 in. x 6.25

Ethiopian Food Basket

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #657429
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A large, finely woven colorful food basked from Southern Ethiopia. Leather and fiber. Circa 20th Century

TUNISIAN TEXTILE - BENEFIT - VILLAGE RELIEF FOUNDATION

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #634195

VERY RARE BAKUBA CHILD'S MAPEL

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #620986

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. This rare textile is actually a little boy's skirt; among the Bakuba, both men and women wear these wrap-around garments, known as "Mapel" when male garments, and "Ntshak" denotes female. There are definite characteristics that differentiate between the two, among which are the distinct raffia 'pom-pons' or balls, which decorate the border; a male characteristic, this. Measuring 44" x 17 1/2" (114 x 44.5 cm.), this antique garment shows much wear and use - and shows rep... Click for details

ROYAL BAKUBA NTSHAKABWIIN

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #620954

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. This textile is a Royal woman's overskirt; "ntshak-" for a woman's garment, and in this example, a center field (the "Mboom") of cut-pile work in red. The border exhibits the 'Richileu' embroidery the Bakuba are noted for; a noted aspect of Ntshakabwiin skirts such as this one. Measuring approximately 65" x 23 1/2" (165 x 60 cm.), this Ntshakabwiin has some losses and could be cleaned - but how this must have been danced in, and proudly!

ROYAL BAKUBA RED NTSHAKAKOT

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #620945

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. This garment is a Royal Queen's overskirt - "Ntshakakot" - defined by the undulating edge, unique to the Bakuba; also unique is the manner of their rolling the Ntshakakot for storage - interleaving the ruffled edges (see Cornet or Mort, also image). With the center field ("Mboom") of embroidered abstract designwork that the Bakuba are noted for and seen in their voluminous "Ntshakiswepys" which this "Ntshakakot" covered, and an edging in patterned cut-pile work, this is a ... Click for details

ROYAL KUBA BAKUBA NTSHAKISHEEN WITH TRADE CLOTH

Antiques: Regional Art: African: Textiles Pre 1920: item #620920

Bakuba Peoples, Congo. This is a Royal Bushongo Queen's overskirt, called a "Ntshakisheen" - "Ntshak-" for a woman's garment, and the use of barkcloth denoting the type of Ntshak, hence "Ntshakisheen". Worn only by the highest ranking women at Court, this shows the traditional "Richileu" embroidered edge, contra-opposed black and white pieces of sewn barkcloth to the center - the "Mboom", etc. Interestingly, this example shows two pieces of red trade cloth (reserved for Royalty) which shows how ... Click for details