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CODE #: AD192 PRICE: US$425 MEASURES: 78 inches x 68ins, 199cm x 172 Old and well used version of a classic stitched resist adire called "pele" or "tribal marks." The three parallel lines represent marks made on the face by some Yoruba groups, while the three lines coming to a point are chicken's feet. There is some slight discoloration in areas of this cloth but overall condition is good. Age circa 1940s.
(c) Duncan Clarke, Version 10/17/2005 |