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CODE#: NW270

PRICE: US$495

Measurements: 66ins x 44ins, 168cm x 112cm

Woven by Ijebu Yoruba women in the town of Ijebu-Ode and its surroundings, these extraordinary cloths are used as insignia of office by Ijebu chiefs and members of a society known as Ogboni (which in the past had responsibilities for the worship of the Earth deity and advised the king.) The designs represent various important spirit familiars including frogs, crocodiles etc. This is a fine three panel cloth woven on an unusual beige background.  It is in excellent condition and dates to circa 1950.  

 

(c) Duncan Clarke, Version 10/31/2006

  

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