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African, Kalabari/Akwete Nigeria, Ikaki (cloth of the tortoise made by Igbo women) Woven Cotton

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African, Kalabari/Akwete Nigeria, Ikaki (cloth of the tortoise made by Igbo women) Woven Cotton

Item Details

Description

Kalabari/Akwete Nigeria," Ikaki" (cloth of the tortoise made by Igbo women) woven cotton textile, white, black, red with geometric patterns, 74"l x 49"w

PROVENANCE:From the estate of Professor Philip Gould, New York

Condition

Good, some pulls, imperfections in the weave

Dimensions

74 x 49 in

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African, Kalabari/Akwete Nigeria, Ikaki (cloth of the tortoise made by Igbo women) Woven Cotton

Name: African, Kalabari/Akwete Nigeria, Ikaki (cloth of the tortoise made by Igbo women) Woven Cotton
SKU: 152988217
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $500

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Starting Price $50

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