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DepartmentTextiles-Africa

Hanging

NameHanging
Artist Artist Not Recorded
Date1901
Place madeTunisia, Africa
MediumWool
Dimensions33 × 96 in. (83.8202 × 243.8405 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.96
Object numberA.1995.93.96
DescriptionCenter horizontal band divided into sections of script (center), human figures, man on horseback, abstract geometric designs. Narrow horizontal bands above and below these - of geometric designs. Color: Red, blue, white, brown Technique: Slit tapestry There is script woven into the piece, and the date. However, these are currently seen from the reverse side, as the piece is mounted front to back. (re: condition.)
Sling
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