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Free Shipping Condition: Used Location: Addison, United States This rowboat is made by the Ashanti/Asante tribe from Ghana, Africa. There are 4 people sitting in it and the boat is made of brass using the lost-wax ... moremethod. Provenance: Private collection. F.d.G in NL / Tribal Art Treasures Specifications 20th century Origin: Ghana, Africa Excellent condition Ethnic group: Ashanti/Asante Materials: Brass, lost wax casting.
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$18.73 Shipping Location: LONDON, United Kingdom This dress is made from original rich handwoven Kente from Ghana. This dress is in great condition and has been worn thrice. Looks new and has no wear ... moreor tear. The blouse is a boob top. The yellow embroidery has a sticky back and is attached to the front for a more modest look but can be removed without damaging the dress. Bust: 34 Waist: 30 Hip: 38 Blouse length: 24(from shoulder) Skirt length: 43.5 There is one inch extra fabric allowance on each side for letting out. Dry clean only. Please contact me for any questions or offers you may have. Additional information. Kente cloth. Known as nwentoma in Akan. Is a type of silk and cotton fabric made of interwoven cloth strips and is native to the Akan ethnic group of South Ghana. Legend has it that kente was first made by two Akan friends who went hunting in an Asanteman forest and found a spider making its web.6] The friends stood and watched the spider for two days then returned home and implemented what they had seen. It is worn by Royalty. Great chiefs of Ghana and the Asante King. Symbolism of colors*pink—assoc. with the female essence of life; a mild. Gentle aspect of red*yellow—preciousness. Royalty, wealth, fertility, beauty* blue—peace. Harmony and love
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$39.93 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria ORIGIN: Asante people, Ghana. CONDITION : - all imperfections exactly as seen on the scan.
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$53.78 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Weight: 2.1kg. Height : 24cm.
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$37.77 Shipping Location: BARKING, United Kingdom Condition: See Pictures. Material: Wood.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria Stunning shape, excellent carving, nice wood! ORIGIN: Akan, Ghana. CONDITION : - all imperfections exactly as seen on the scan.
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$19.00 Shipping Location: Wien, Austria Stunning shape, excellent carving, nice wood! ORIGIN: Akan, Ghana. CONDITION : - all imperfections exactly as seen on the scan.
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Online Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Beautiful ... moreAfrican Ghana Fante Figure Measurement: Height: 12.75 Width: 4 Depth: 3 Inches Measurement: Height: 32.5 Width: 10 Depth: 7.5 Centimeters Measurement Statue Only Material: Wood. Paint Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Very Good Remarks: Stylized figure elaborate coiffure blacken finish aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Please click on small pictures for enlarged version Documentation of Authenticity/ Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Minor wood deterioration. Faded areas, worn areas, minor chips, overall condition very good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND Fante peoples. Along with Asante, comprise two of the largest and best known ethnic groups that make up the Akan. Akan is a generic term used to refer to a large number of linguistically related peoples who live in southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. The rise of the early Akan centralized states can be traced to the 13th century and is related to the opening of trade routes established to move gold throughout the region. It was not until the end of the 17th century, however, that the grand Asante Kingdom emerged in the central forest region of Ghana, when several small states united under the Chief of Kumasi in a move to achieve political freedom from the Denkyira. The Asante confederacy was dissolved by the British in 1900 and colonized in 1901. Although there is no longer a centralized Akan confederacy, Akan peoples maintain a powerful political and economic presence. Woodcarving includes stools, which are recognized as"seats" of power, and wooden dolls(akua’ba) that are associated with fertility. There are also extensive traditions of pottery and weaving throughout Akan territory. Kente cloth, woven on behalf of royalty, has come to symbo
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$16.00 Shipping Location: Williams, United States Greetings. Thank you for your interest. I am proud to offer Adanudo Cloth Fabric which was Hand Woven By the Tribal Ewe People of Nigeria. The Ewe people ... moreare responsible for weaving many of the cloths known worldwide as kente and many collectors regard Ewe textiles as the highest expression of African weaving artistry. The Ewe people live around the Volta delta area of south eastern Ghana and Togo. Ewe weavers have traditionally used an almost identical form of weaving similar to that of the Asante people which suggests mutual influence between the weavers of the two traditions. However. Ewe weaving has also been influenced by other neighbouring peoples, including the Fon of the Benin Republic and the Yoruba of Nigeria.This Ewe Adanudo Cloth textile specimen measures 75 inches long by 41.5 inches wide. This specimen is in good overall condition with some wear and staining.Very nice, interesting African textile fabric for any collector or craftsperson to create with or for home decor. Feel free to email me for more pictures. I love to combine shipping so please be sure to check out my eBay store where I have thousands of items to browse through. I accept PayPal. Be sure to add me to your!
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$30.25 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Welcome To The Premier Place For Serious Collectors of Fine Authentic African Tribal Art Online Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Beautiful ... moreAfrican Ghana Fante Figure Measurement: Height: 12.75 Width: 4 Depth: 3 Inches Measurement: Height: 32.5 Width: 10 Depth: 7.5 Centimeters Measurement Statue Only Material: Wood. Paint Estimated Age: Early 20th Century Condition: Very Good Remarks: Stylized figure elaborate coiffure blacken finish aged surface Shipping: US East Coast- Estimated $15.00 Exact rate use shipping calculator INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME Please click on small pictures for enlarged version Documentation of Authenticity/ Provenance Will Be Included With This Piece CONDITION Minor wood deterioration. Faded areas, worn areas, minor chips, overall condition very good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND Fante peoples. Along with Asante, comprise two of the largest and best known ethnic groups that make up the Akan. Akan is a generic term used to refer to a large number of linguistically related peoples who live in southern Ghana and southeastern Côte d'Ivoire. The rise of the early Akan centralized states can be traced to the 13th century and is related to the opening of trade routes established to move gold throughout the region. It was not until the end of the 17th century, however, that the grand Asante Kingdom emerged in the central forest region of Ghana, when several small states united under the Chief of Kumasi in a move to achieve political freedom from the Denkyira. The Asante confederacy was dissolved by the British in 1900 and colonized in 1901. Although there is no longer a centralized Akan confederacy, Akan peoples maintain a powerful political and economic presence. Woodcarving includes stools, which are recognized as"seats" of power, and wooden dolls(akua’ba) that are associated with fertility. There are also extensive traditions of pottery and weaving throughout Akan territory. Kente cloth, woven on behalf of royalty, has come to symbo
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States Fine African Togo / Ghana Ewe Pole Sculpture. The Ewe, who live in southern Togo and Ghana are the eastern neighbors of Asante. Scarifications and added ... moreclothing and strings of beads reveal family and clan religious and social affiliations.
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Free Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States The Asante confederacy was dissolved by the British in 1900 and colonized in 1901. Although there is no longer a centralized Akan confederacy, Akan peoples ... moremaintain a powerful political and economic presence.
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$31.25 Shipping Location: Brooklyn, United States Offering the Finest Quality Sub-Saharan African Art Fine African Ghana Asante Terracotta Figural Object MEASUREMENT: HEIGHT: 4.5 WIDTH: 5 DEPTH: 5 INCHES ... moreMEASUREMENT: HEIGHT: 11.5 WIDTH: 12.5 DEPTH: 12.5 CENTIMETERS MEASUREMENT SCULPTURE ONLY MATERIAL: TERRACOTTA ESTIMATED AGE: 16TH- 18TH CENTURY CONDITION: GOOD REMARKS: RARE TERRACOTTA ARTIFACT AGED SURFACE SHIPPING: US EAST COAST $15.00 EXACT RATE USE SHIPPING CALCULATOR INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME DESCRIPTION Terracotta object of Asante origin. Possible lid of vessel in spherical domed shaped, small figure atop with simplified features, small conical projections all over, aged surface. CONDITION A large chip to one side. Chip to small figure, overall condition good. Thank you and please view my other items. BACKGROUND Asante artistic production focuses primarily on decorative art objects. These fall into several categories- statues. Furniture and jewelry. Statues and stools were occasionally placed in royal and commoner shrines- a room where magical materials such as brass vessels and amulets were kept. The artistic production of the entire Ghanaian tribal aesthetic traditions of the Asante tribe. In fact, it is almost impossible to attribute a specific type of sculpture to a specific tribe, given that Asante carvers and artisans traveled across Ghana and spread the Asante aesthetic tradition countrywide. Terracotta objects are rare and often related to funerary purposes. Painter Fred Uhlman words- Most of the artists I admired. Picasso, Modigliani, Deraini, to mention only a few, had collected African art and had been profoundly influenced by it. Shortly afterwards I bought the Baule Fetish and the Baule bobbin which are still two of the finest pieces in my collection. It is easy to see why I bought them and why from that moment I have never stopped collecting. The head of the bobbin or heddle- pulley which is after all only a functional object for the purpose of weaving seemed to me then and today as beautiful as a Greek goddess. The fetish moved me
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Free Shipping Location: Huntersville, United States The Asante confederacy was dissolved by the British in 1900 and colonized in 1901. Although there is no longer a centralized Akan confederacy, Akan peoples ... moremaintain a powerful political and economic presence.
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$49.95 Shipping Location: Hengelo - Groot Driene-Zuid, Netherlands Twi is spoken by over nine million Ashanti people as a first or second language. The wealthy, gold-rich Ashanti people developed the large and influential ... moreAshanti Empire, along the Lake Volta and Gulf of Guinea.
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$49.99 Shipping Location: Portugal The flat, disklike head is a strongly exaggerated convention of the Akan ideal of beauty: a high, oval forehead, slightly flattened in actual practice ... moreby gentle modeling of an infant's soft cranial bones.
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Kente Cloth Handwoven Textile Green Asante Ghana Africa SALE Was $190
Title, Kente Cloth Handwoven Textile Green Asante African Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Ashante. Asante, Materials, cotton-silk combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th C, Dimensions, 67.5 inches x 42.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good, Damage/Repair, a few tears. Wear, stains, Additional Information: This is a beautiful Kente Textile with green background and complex patterns. Kente cloth is a royal cloth of the Ashante(Asante) of Ghana. It is worn by both men and woman. Men' cloth are larger than these worn by women. The offered textile was worn by men. Kente cloths are prestigious textiles worn during important ceremonies. They are prized for their colors and weft designs. They are identified by their patterns and the combination of patterns. The names given to the designs derive from the proverbs ... moreand popular sayings. Nature(plants for instance) historic events, chiefs or queen mothers. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully in-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES) Recommended Reading: Adler and Barbard's AFRICAN MAJESTY. The TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. Doran H. Ross(ed. WRAPPED IN PRIDE. GHANAIAN KENTE AND AFRICAN AMERICAN IDENTITY. Fowler Museum, UCLA, 1998. 69048* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term custome
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Kente Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana, African SALE Was $175
Title, Kente Cotton Cloth Handwoven. Asante, Ghana, African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Hand woven cloth. Possibly silk or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 75 inches by 41 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, Some torn seams. Slightly frayed, uneven edges, small holes, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A royal Kente cloth wore by Asante women. ... moreStrips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. The dominated color, which is the blue is said to be the color of the sky and symbol of majesty, peace and harmony. In some cases the blue is associated with good fortune. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. London, 1992. 65145* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began th
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Asante Adinkra Cloth Green with Feint Stamps-Ghana Large African
Title, Asante Adinkra Cloth Green with Feint Stamps-Ghana Large African Type of Object, Cloth. Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante(Ashanti) Materials, cotton, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 92 inches by 83 inches Overall Condition, Good. Most ofour pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, holes and stains. Hole with indigenous repair We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. ... moreEven dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washingÂ(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A large  Asante stamped cotton fabric identified As a Adinkra cloth. This textile has a green background with bands in bright orange color. Motifs or stamps are in black and feint Â(not clearly visible) Adinkra cloth is made out of cotton and decorated with stamps carved from gourds or calabashes. Both the background color and the symbols reflect values of Akan society. See an excellent explanation and examples in"AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVE ARTS. by Roy Sieber. The stamps are carved from a calabash/gourd so that the design stands out in relief. Cloth stampers will dip the stamp into a small clay bowl with the dye and stamp the cloth which is laid out on the ground pegged at corners to keep it straight and flat. The dye is made from a water soluble dye that is made locally from bark that comes down from the north. Men stamp and w
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Asante Cotton Cloth Unstamped Adinkra Cloth Large Ghana African
Title, Unstamped Adinkra Cloth Large Asante Ghana Africa, Type of Object, textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, cotton, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 121 inches x 93 inches, Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, General wear. Two large tears big rips(can be re-sewn) stains, Additional Information: A large Adinkra cotton cloth. Handwoven and decorated with multicolor motifs made ... moreusing cotton threads. This is probably an ufinished or a Adinkra-like cloth without stamps. A regular Adinkra cloth is made out of cotton and decorated with stamps carved from gourds or calabashes. The stamps are carved from a calabash/gourd so that the design stands out in relief. Cloth stampers will dip the stamp into a small clay bowl with the dye and stamp the cloth which is laid out on the ground pegged at corners to keep it straight and flat. The dye is made from a water soluble dye that is made locally from bark that comes down from the north. Men stamp and weave the cloth and sew it together while women control the making and selling of the dye. Sell the cloth to the stampers, then sell the cloth in the market or to family groups. Each stamp is identified with a proverb, popular saying or dictum. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 66699* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wand
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Kente Handwoven Women's Cloth Asante Ghana African SALE Was $165
Title, Kente Handwoven Women's Cloth Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, possibly combination silk/cotton, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 42 inches by 74 inches, Overall Condition, Poor to fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Stains, torn seams, holes, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been ... morelaundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A superb Kente cloth wore by Asante women. with a dominant green background. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully um-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. The offered cloth is made of a combination of colors and various patterns. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. Y, The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. L
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Kente Cloth Textile Cloth Asante Ghana Large SALE Was $450
Type of Object, textile. Cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton and/or combination cotton-silk, Approximate Age, Early to mid 20th century, Dimensions, 132 inches x 80 inches Overall Condition, fair to good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, extensively worn. Holes, tears and stains in places, Kente ClothTextile Cloth Asante African Superb Large Additional Information: A wonderful textile showing sign of long ... moreuse and good age. A superb and very large Kente cloth with with rich design patterns and worn by men! Kent clothes are generally two sizes of cloths. The smaller woman's, and the larger man's. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante, of Ghana. This huge textile was worn by a male dignitary. Yellow, red, blue, green are the dominant colors used by the Asante. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. London, 1992. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 66548* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! A
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Asante Ghana African circa 1950
14.00 KENTE Hand made woven cotton fabric which Traditional looms are used to weave thin strips of fabric that are then sewn together to create one large piece of cloth. this fabric is very traditional and has a lot of culture to it. Kente fabrics has originated from Ghana. Kente cloth has its origin with the Ashanti Kingdom. And was adopted by people in Ivory Coast and many other West African counties. It is an Akan royal and sacred cloth worn only in times of extreme importance and was the cloth of kings. Over time, the use of kente became more widespread. However, its importance has remained and it is held in high esteem with Akans. Kente is predominantly made in Akan lands such as Ashanti Kingdom. Bonwire,Adanwomase, Wonoo in the Kwabre areas of the Ashanti Region) and among Akans. Kente is also produced by Akans in Ivory Coast. Lastly, ... moreKente is worn by many other groups who have been influenced by Akans. It is the best known of all African textiles. Kente comes from the word kenten, which means basket in Akan dialect Asante. Akans refer to kente as nwentoma, meaning woven cloth. The icon of African cultural heritage around the world. Akan kente is identified by its dazzling, multicolored patterns of bright colors, geometric shapes, and bold designs. Kente characterized by weft designs woven into every available block of plain weave is called adweneasa. The Akan people choose kente cloths as much for their names as their colors and patterns. Although the cloths are identified primarily by the patterns found in the lengthwise(warp) threads, there is often little correlation between appearance and name. Names are derived from several sources, including proverbs, historical events, important chiefs, queen mothers, and plants. The Maroon people of Suriname in South America are the descendants of people who were brought from Africa as slaves after the mid-1600s and who escaped to live in the forests of the interior. Eventually obtaining the right of self-government from the colonial powers.1] The Pangi cloth m
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Kente Cloth Textile Asante Ghana African 10 X 5 Ft SALE Was $350
Title, Kente Cloth Textile Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante. See also Ewe, Materials, Cotton or combination cotton/silk, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 67 X 121 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, textile has wrinkles. A few stains, tears and holes, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered ... morein any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: This superb textile dominated by a red tone with grey. Yellow, black is attributed to the Asante people. Strips are handsewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. This textile exhibits different types of weft patterns. Each pattern has it own name and a proverb associated to it. The patterns on this textile have the traditional bright colors including orange, green, yellow, red, blue, and black. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles
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Kente Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana African SALE Was $295
Title, Kente Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Cloth. Fabric, textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton and or combination cotton and silk, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 136 inches x 62 inches, Overall Condition, Good, Damage/Repair, Small tears in places, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Kente Cloth Handwoven. Ashante, Ghana, African Additional Information: Excellent condition. Strips are hand-sewn together. There ... moreare generally two sizes of cloths, the smaller woman's, and the larger man's. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante, of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. I have examined this piece and agree with the description. Niangi Batulukisi. PhD. 76711* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which
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Kente Cloth Handwoven For Men Asante Ghana Africa 10 X 6 ft
Title, Kente Cloth Handwoven For Men Asante Ghana Africa, Type of Object, Cloth. Fabric, textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante or Ashanti(e) Materials, Rayon. Silk, cotton, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 125 inches x 74 inches, Overall Condition, poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, holes. Stains, stiching coming apart in seams and other places, Slightly frayed, uneven edges. We do not recommend ... morelaundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: Strips are hand-sewn together. There are generally two sizes of cloths. The smaller woman's, and the larger man's. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante, of Ghana. This is a woman's cloth. Yellow, red, blue, green are the dominant colors used by the Asante. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 569
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4 Kente Stoles /Scarves Black Asante Kent Cloth Ghana African
Title, 4 Kente Scarves Stoles Black Asante Kent Cloth Ghana African, Type of Object, Scarf/ Stole Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton, Approximate Age, Contemporary Dimensions, 4.5' 5" W. x 64"72" H. Overall Condition, Excellent, Damage/Repair, None, Additional Information: A set of stoles made out of Kente cotton textile from the Asante people! Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of ... moreCultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. London, 1992. 84035* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same condition you received it-just let us know you're retur
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Orange Asante Ghana African SALE Was $650
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Orange Asante Ghana African Old Stunning Type of Object, Handwoven Cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Handwoven Cloth. Silk, cotton, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 112 inches x 63 Inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn. Holes, tears with indigenous repairs Additional Information: A very old Kente textile. The local name ... moreof this cloth is Sika Futuro. Literally means"gold dust" in reference to the color of the textile! See Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity, p.117, fig. 8.23. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. This textile exhibits different types of weft patterns. Each pattern has it own name and a proverb associated to it. The patterns on this textile have the traditional bright colors including orange, green, red, blue, and black. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA. 1998. 73906* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Se
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Pink Asante Ghana African SALE WAS $150
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Pink Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven Cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Handwoven Cloth. Silk, cotton, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 78 inches x 27 Inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear, Kente Handwoven Cloth Asante Ghana African Additional Information: Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. ... moreOf Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. This textile exhibits different types of weft patterns. Each pattern has it own name and a proverb associated to it. The patterns on this textile have the traditional bright colors including orange, green, red, blue, and black. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 71548* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works
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4 Kente Scarves Stoles Asante Cloth Ghana African SALE WAS $79
Title, 4 Kente Scarves Stoles Asante Kente Cloth Ghana African, Type of Object, Scarf or Stole made from Kente Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton, Approximate Age, Contemporary, Dimensions, 66"68" H. x 4.75" 5.25" W. Overall Condition, excellent Damage/Repair, None, Additional Information: A se of 4 scarves or stoles made out of the famous Kente cotton textile with various motifs and colors. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and re-weaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian ... moreKente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. London, 1992. 84034* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 30,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through which they have raised more than $30,000 in charity auctions. Customer Service: We treasure our many long term customers. And will try to make you one of them! If you have problems, please tell us. we care! Handling Time: We ship daily except Sundays and holidays. Most orders go out the same day. And all go out within 48 hours. Returns: We want you to be happy with your purchase. You're welcome to return an item within seven days in the same
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Kente Cloth Asante Ghana Large Africa 120 x 82 Inch SALE WAS $425
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth. Asante Superb Large Africa 120 x 82 Inches Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Hand woven cloth. Possibly silk, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 128 inches by 82 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to Good, Damage/Repair, worn. Fading,minor holes in places, a few holes indigenous repair. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A large ceremonial classic ... moreKente cloth wore by Asante men. Strips are hand nicelly sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. The pattern on this textile is similar to the one known as Obi Nkye Obi Kwa Mu si which is translated into" sooner or later one could stray into another person's path" which means"nobody is perfect and everybody makes mistakes. If some one happens to get in your way or does something to offend you. It is important to be understanding and to forgive that person" The blue is the color of the sky and symbol of majesty, peace and harmony. In some cases the blue is associated with good fortune. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES. Adler and Barbard's AFRICAN MAJESTY. The TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE, which has a cloth very similar to this one on plate 8. See also Doran H. Ross(ed. WRAPPED IN
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Green Asante Ghana African SALE WAS $195
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Green Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven Cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton. Silk, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 78.5 inches x 50.5 Inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Some torn seams. Stains, worn, Slightly frayed, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have ... morebeen laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: Strips are handsewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. This textile exhibits different types of weft patterns. Each pattern has it own name and a proverb associated to it. The patterns on this textile have the traditional bright colors including orange, green, red, blue, and black. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 70064
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Kente Man's Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana 122 x 63 inches
Title, Kente Man's Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana 122 x 63 inches Type of Object, Cloth. Fabric, textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, cotton.Silk, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th century, Dimensions, 122 by 63 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose stitches. Slightly frayed, rips, uneven edges, tears, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles ... morewhich have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A wonderful Kente cloth in good condition; strips are hand-sewn together. With good combination of designs known as Wotoa or shell of a snail, Nkyimkyim, or zigzag, and the Babadua or bamboo-like cane design. There are generally two sizes of cloths, the smaller woman's, and the larger man's. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante, of Ghana. This one is a man's cloth. Yellow, orange, red, blue, green are the dominant colors used by the Asante. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures a
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Obi Nkye Obi Asante Ghana African SALE WAS $225.00
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Obi Nkye Obi Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, cloth. Possibly silk, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 58 inches x 69 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, general wear. Stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even ... moredry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Kente Handwoven Cloth Obi Nkye Obi Kwa Mu Si African Additional Information: A ceremonial classic Kente cloth wore by Asante women. Strips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. The pattern on this textile is known as Obi Nkye Obi Kwa Mu si which is translated into" sooner or later one could stray into another person's path" which means"nobody is perfect and everybody makes mistakes. If some one happens to get in your way or does something to offend you. It is important to be understanding and to forgive that person" The blue is the colo
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Asante Green Ghana African SALE WAS $145.00
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Asante Green Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven Cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Handwoven Cloth. Silk, cotton or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 83 inches x 44 inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, holes. Holes with repairs, rips or some torn seams, stains, slightly frayed, uneven edges, We do not recommend laundering textiles. ... moreAnd do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: Strips are handsewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. This textile exhibits different types of weft patterns. Each pattern has it own name and a proverb associated to it. The patterns on this textile have the traditional bright colors including orange. Green, red, blue, and black. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJE
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Adinkra Stamped Cloth-Asante Ghana Large African Superb SALE WAS $234.00
Title, Adinkra Stamped Cloth-Asante Ghana Large African, Type of Object, Cloth. Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante(Ashanti) Materials, cotton, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 128 inches by 83 inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, loose cotton threads and loose stitching on seams. Holes, stains, worn textile, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered ... morein any manner.  Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles.  For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing Â(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting)  in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears.  Additional Information: A wonderful Asante stamped cotton fabric identified asa Adinkra cloth. Adinkra cloth is made out of cotton and decorated with stamps carved from gourds or calabashes. Both the background color and the symbols reflect values of Akan society. See an excellent explanation and examples in"AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVE ARTS. by Roy Sieber. The stamps are carved from a calabash/gourd so that the design stands out in relief. Cloth stampers will dip the stamp into a small clay bowl with the dye and stamp the cloth which is laid out on the ground pegged at corners to keep it straight and flat. The dye is made from a water soluble dye that is made locally from bark that comes down from the north. Men stamp and weave the cloth and sew it together while women control the making and selling of the dye, sell the cloth to the stamp
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Asante Kente Handwoven Cloth Large Ghana African SALE WAS $210.00
Title, Asante Kente Handwoven Cloth Large Obi Nkye Obi Kwa Mu Si African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Hand woven cloth. Possibly combination cotton and silk, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 126 inches by 72 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn. Some torn seams, tears, Slightly frayed, uneven edges, patches/holes with repairs, We do not ... morerecommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A ceremonial Kente cloth worn by Asante women. Strips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. The pattern on this textile is known as Obi Nkye Obi Kwa Mu si which is translated into" sooner or later one could stray into another person's path" which means"nobody is perfect and everybody makes mistakes. If some one happens to get in your way or does something to offend you. It is important to be understanding a
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Kente Men Cloth Textile Purple Asante Ghana African SALE WAS $495.00
Title, Kente Men Cloth Textile Purple Asante Africa, Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante or Ashante(Ashanti) Materials, Rayon. Cotton, rayon, silk-some combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 112 inches W. X 83 inches H. Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Loose seam stitching. Tears at seams, bleeding colors, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept ... morereturns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A wonderful men's Kente Textile with a purple background and decorated with complex patterns typical of Kente cloth. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante(Asante) of Ghana. They are worn by both men and woman. Men' cloth are larger than those worn by women. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider. Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES) Kente cloths are prestigious textiles worn during important ceremonies. They are prized for their colors and weft designs. They are identified by their patterns and the combination of patterns. The names given to the designs derive f
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Superb Large Asante Ghana African SALE WAS $450.00
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Superb Large Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton cloth. Silk, possibly combination cotton and silk, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 112 inches by 83 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn. Holes, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have ... morebeen laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A super and large Kente cloth worn by Asante men. Strips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. Y, The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. London, 1992. 73594* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Afr
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Ewe or Asante Handwoven Keta Man's Cloth Togo Ghana Africa
Title, Ewe or Asante Handwoven Keta Cloth Togo Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven Cloth, Country of Origin, Togo. Ghana Cote d'Ivoire, People, Ewe see also Asante or Baule Materials, Handwoven Cloth. Silk, cotton, or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 95 inches H. x 51 Inches W. Overall Condition, Fair. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains from bleeding colors, We do not recommend laundering textiles. ... moreAnd do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Recommended Reading: This superb textile dominated by pink. Red and black tones is attributed to the Ewe people. Textiles of in these colors are rarely found among the Asante or Baule. The technique and use of this cloth by the Ewe. The Ewe are neigbhors of the Asante and live in Ghana and Togo. Their textile are very similar to the Asante Kente Cloth. The Ewe cloth are generally more muted. They are called"Keta" because they were originally produced in a coastal town of that name.They were worn by both men and women. Large textiles like this one are generally worn by men. See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 81562* All content. Including pictu
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Kente Cotton Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana Africa SALE WAS $175
Title, Kente Cotton Cloth Handwoven Asante Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Hand woven cloth. Possibly silk or combination, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 80 inches by 42.5 inches, Overall Condition, Fair to good, Damage/Repair, Some torn seams. Tears, Slightly frayed, uneven edges, small holes, Fading colors, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A royal Kente cloth wore ... moreby Asante women. Strips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. The dominated color, which is the blue is said to be the color of the sky and symbol of majesty, peace and harmony. In some cases the blue is associated with good fortune. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES. Adler and Barbard's AFRICAN MAJESTY. The TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 65160* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara, who began the company after spending a year wandering southern Africa in a camper van with their multi-racial family. They have been honored with eBay's Hall of Fame award, and by eBay Giving Works, through whi
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Adinkra Stamped Cloth Asante Ghana Large Africa 11 x 6 Feet
Title, Adinkra Stamped Cloth Asante Ghana Large African 11 x 6 Feet, Type of Object, Cloth. Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante(Ashanti) Materials, cotton. Dyes, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 134 inches x 80 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks⦠Damage/Repair, General wear. Bleeding dyes, stains. We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be ... moreless strong than it appears. Additional Information: A wonderful Asante stamped cotton fabric identified asa Adinkra cloth. Adinkra cloth is made out of cotton and decorated with stamps carved from gourds or calabashes. Both the background color and the symbols reflect values of Akan society. See an excellent explanation and examples in"AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVE ARTS. by Roy Sieber. The stamps are carved from a calabash/gourd so that the design stands out in relief. Cloth stampers will dip the stamp into a small clay bowl with the dye and stamp the cloth which is laid out on the ground pegged at corners to keep it straight and flat. The dye is made from a water soluble dye that is made locally from bark that comes down from the north. Men stamp and weave the cloth and sew it together while women control the making and selling of the dye, sell the cloth to the stampers, then sell the cloth in the market or to family groups. Each stamp is identified with a proverb, popular saying or dictum. Tradition has it that there were only about 60 different stamps, but old books and scholars have concluded there are many more. 92783* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Afri
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Kente Textile Huge Cloth Green Asante Ghana African SALE WAS $490.00
Title, Kente Textile Men Cloth Green Old Asante Ghana African Type of Object, Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante or Ashante(Ashanti) Materials, Rayon. Cotton, rayon, silk-some combination, Approximate Age, Mid/Second half 20th Century, Dimensions, 130 inches x 74 inches Overall Condition, Poor. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, Stains. Holes, fading color, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles ... morewhich have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A wonderful and well used men's Kente Textile with a green background and decorated with complex patterns typical of Kente cloth. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante(Asante) of Ghana. Such textiles are worn by both men and woman. Men' cloth like this are larger than those worn by women. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider. Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES) Kente cloths are prestigious textiles worn during important ceremonies. They are prized for their colors and weft designs. They are identified by their patterns and the combination of patterns. The names given to the des
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Kente Cloth Orange Superb Large Asante Ghana Africa SALE WAS $290.00
Title, Asante Kente Cloth Orange Superb Large For Man Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton cloth. Silk, possibly combination cotton and silk, Approximate Age, Mid 20th Century, Dimensions, 116 inches by 80 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, worn. Loose stitching, stains, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles ... morewhich have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: An extra large Kente cloth worn by Asante men. Strips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: Doran H. Ross(ed. Wrapped in Pride. Ghanaian Kente and African American Identity. UCLA Fowler Museum of Cultural History. Los Angeles, 1998. Duncan Clarke. The Art of African Textiles, Thunder Bay Press, 1997. Peter Adler and Nicholas Barbard. African Majesty. Y, The Textile Art of The Ashanti and Ewe, Thames and Hudson. London, 1992. 75156* All content. Including pictures, C
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Asante Adinkra Stamped Cloth Large Ghana African Textile SALE WAS $350.00
Title, Asante Adinkra Stamped Cloth Ghana Large African Textile, Type of Object, Cloth. Textile, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante(Ashanti) Materials, cotton, Approximate Age, mid 20th century, Dimensions, 127 inches x 85 inches Overall Condition, good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners. Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, wear. Water stains, bleeding colors, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is ... moretoo much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A Asante stamped cotton cloth identified as a Adinkra cloth. Adinkra cloth is made out of cotton and decorated with stamps carved from gourds or calabashes. Both the background color and the symbols reflect values of Akan society. See an excellent explanation and examples in"AFRICAN TEXTILES AND DECORATIVE ARTS. by Roy Sieber. The stamps are carved from a calabash/gourd so that the design stands out in relief. Cloth stampers will dip the stamp into a small clay bowl with the dye and stamp the cloth which is laid out on the ground pegged at corners to keep it straight and flat. The dye is made from a water soluble dye that is made locally from bark that comes down from the north. Men stamp and weave the cloth and sew it together while women control the making and selling of the dye, sell the cloth to the stampers, then sell the cloth in the market or to family groups. Each stamp is identified
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Asante Kente Handwoven Cloth Ghana Africa SALE WAS $150.00
Title, Asante Kente Handwoven Cloth Ghana African, Type of Object, Handwoven cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Hand woven cloth. Possibly combination cotton and silk, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 27 x 70 inches, Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains. Some torn seams, tears, Slightly frayed, uneven edges, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles ... morewhich have been laundered in any manner. Even dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: A superb ceremonial Kente cloth wore by Asante women. Strips are hand sewn together. Estimated age more than 40 years. Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Ashante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES. Adler and Barbard's AFRICAN MAJESTY. The TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 70430* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sellers! Africa Direct. Inc. has been selling on eBay since 1997 and has received more than 45,000 positive feedbacks. It is owned by Eliza and Sara,
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Kente Handwoven Cloth Asante Ghana White Africa
Title, Kente Handwoven Cloth Asante Ghana White Africa, Type of Object, Handwoven Cloth, Country of Origin, Ghana, People, Asante, Materials, Cotton. Silk, or combination, Approximate Age, 20th Century, Dimensions, 74 inches x 40 Inches Overall Condition, Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents. And have been treasured by several owners.  Small splits, scrapes and cracks are a normal part of their patina attesting to their age and extensive use. We examine each piece carefully when we receive it and report any damage we find in our listings. Please look carefully at the pictures which may also reveal condition and damage. Damage/Repair, stains. Bleeding colors, We do not recommend laundering textiles. And do not accept returns of textiles which have been laundered in any manner. ... moreEven dry cleaning is too much for some of these antique textiles. For some of them, a very gentle HAND washing(NEVER MACHINE, on any setting) in cool water with a very gentle detergent works, but even then, dyes may not be colorfast, and fabric may be less strong than it appears. Additional Information: Kente cloth is the royal cloth of the Asante. Of Ghana. In many cases, the thread was obtained by carefully un-picking silk garments, and reweaving them. The looms have two or three heddles. Legend says that the Kente cloth weavers learned their skill from watching a spider, Anansi, who is a significant figure in African folklore. This textile exhibits different types of weft patterns. Each pattern has it own name and a proverb associated to it. The patterns on this textile have the traditional bright colors including orange, green, red, blue, and black. Recommended Reading: See Clarke's"ART OF AFRICAN TEXTILES" The best source for pictures and information on Kente textiles is Adler and Barbard's"AFRICAN MAJESTY. the"TEXTILE ART OF THE ASHANTI AND EWE. 93599* All content. Including pictures, Copyright Africa Direct Inc. 2006 Add Us To Your Favorite Sel
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