Nupe Wedding Cloth

£475.00

NW678 -Fine neatly woven example of a wedding cloth called “duna” from the Nupe people of central Nigeria.

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Description

Fine neatly woven example of a wedding cloth called “duna” from the Nupe people of central Nigeria. Woven in two panels by a woman weaver, the motifs include multiple representations of Koranic writing boards as well as variations on triangles, zigzags etcetera executed in supplementary weft float on an off white cotton ground with black pinstripes. The two panels are slightly and the addition of yellow to the usual palette of green, red, and black adds an unexpected flash of colour. Dates from mid C20th and is in excellent condition.
Measurements 5’7″ x 4’2″, 170 cm x 126.

All items on this site are vintage. That means that they may have a few small marks or blemishes consistent with use. We will try to highlight any significant issues in the description above but in the event you are not happy with your purchase please notify us within 48 hours of receipt and you may return it for a full refund (excluding return shipping costs.)