Lot 0127

A Large Ashanti Kente Cloth from Ghana

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A very large traditional Kente wrap cloth woven on small hand looms in strips and then sewn together. This is a classic example with a rich burgundy and gold color and excellent design. Ashanti peoples, Ghana, Africa. Provenance: Ex Dr Peter & Sue Rosen collection, NYC and Philadelphia, A Private New Jersey collection since the 1990s. Measures 126 x 65 inches.

Condition

Good.

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A Large Ashanti Kente Cloth from Ghana

Name: A Large Ashanti Kente Cloth from Ghana
SKU: 163353464
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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Starting Price $50

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