Late 19th Century African Tapestry

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16” x 17” This African Handwoven Tapestry is a beautiful tribal art created by the artisans in the Kingdom of … Read more 16” x 17” This African Handwoven Tapestry is a beautiful tribal art created by the artisans in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa. The African Handwoven Tapestry depicts a village scene on the foothills and the mountains in the distance. The use of the handspun fine wool and natural vegetable dyes shows in the quality effort in creating this small tapestry. The design is very simple of mountains, foothills and valleys in Africa. An excellent example of the art of the African weavers

Dimensions: 16” x 17”
Date of Manufacture: 3rd Quarter of the 1900s
Place of Origin: Kingdom of Lesotho, Africa
Material: Wool, Mohair on Linen
Condition: Excellent See less