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Nupe Cloth 001

$1200 AUD · In stock

Sold by Pan After, Collingwood

An antique cloth from the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Finely woven on a double-headed narrow strip loom, sewn selvedge to selvedge from a mix of cotton and silk featuring indigo dye and bold colourful embroidered embellishment. This is a traditional ceremonial cloth made and worn by a woman. With a deep and interesting history, the Nupe Cloth is one of Nigeria's less common textiles. This piece, circa 1960's, is in good condition. Measures 160 x 180cm.

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