Thousand Shields Woman’s Kente

£185.00

This popular design was called Akyempem, ‘a thousand shields’, here woven as an  Asante kente woman’s cotton cloth in blue and white.

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Description

K311 – This popular design was called Akyempem, ‘a thousand shields’, here woven as an  Asante kente woman’s cotton cloth in blue and white. The name comes from the rectangular shields one carried by Asante warriors.  Dates from circa 1930-60. Condition is excellent.

Measurement: 72 inches x 45, 184 cm x 115 cm.

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.)