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Tent Rug - Arkila Kerka Early 20th century. More information from Vanishing Textiles about this rug
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African flatweaves Rug Gallery
RUG NAME: Tent Rug - Arkila Kerka
GALLERY: African flatweaves
CATEGORY: Kilims,Flatweaves
AGE: Early 20th century
PRICE: 2550 USD
ID(Jozan): no. 1886
DESCRIPTION: Pillowry Inventory Number: 2074
Tent rug (arkila kerka)
Origin: Mali, West Africa, Mopti.
Size: 5'2"X14'1" Photo shows 2/3
Age: early 20th c.
Wool weft. Warp: cotton. Natural indigo& brick. Undyed ivory.
Plain weave with spot brocading and twining. Woven in six strips, assembled off the loom.The black and white section is also woven separately (called Cigarette).
Condition: very good.
This was used as a tent divider hung horozontally in the tent.. Specific designs for different tribes; this one was probably woven by men of the Peul tribe.The indigo blue dye is native and highly valued.
A similar one called "wedding blanket" is in the Museum de Kulturen, Basel.
Price: $2550.
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SELLER: Vanishing Textiles - View sellers other items
SELLERS ADDRESS: Los Angeles, USA
EMAIL: vj@vanishingtextiles.com
WEB SITE: http://www.vanishingtextiles.com
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