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A wonderful early 20th century Mende handwoven Country Cloth composed of twelve narrow strips of indigo and cream dyed cotton … Read more 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 sewn together from selvedge to selvedge. In Sierra Leone, country cloth was a highly valued commodity given as gifts to family and friends. We've archivally mounted the cloth to a Belgian linen wrapped stretcher for presentation. May be hung horizontally or vertically. See less
- Dimensions
- 85.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 58ʺH
- Period
- Early 20th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cotton
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Ink Blue
- Condition Notes
- Wear commensurate with age and use. Wear commensurate with age and use. less
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