Antique Silk Ashanti Kente handwoven cloth textile Ghana African RARE GOLD DUST

This is a museum quality Kente !

This is authentic old African VERY RARE SILK ( Not Rayon ) hand woven ASHANTI KENTE.

This is a "Woman size" cloth and measures 84 1/4" x 39 1/4" ( 214 cm x 100 cm ).

The cloth was woven in the Mid 1900s and is in very good condition with the exception of 1 repair, some small size holes, few minor stains and some wear due to usage and age.

The cloth has nice variety of weft motives !

This is a SIKA FUTURO ( GOLD DUST ) Kente.

Kente is an ASHANTI / ASANTE ( Ghana - West Africa ) Ceremonial cloth that is hand woven on a horizontal treadle loom.

The strips are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths.

It takes from several weeks to months for a weaver to complete a cloth like this depending of the design and size !

Kente is more than just a cloth but is a visual representation of history, ethics, oral literature, philosophy, moral values and religious beliefs.

 

The Kente cloths history goes back to the 17th Century.

 

In present days is still used as a cloth in Ghana but is also used by collectors of fine woven cloths and artifacts as Wall hanging, sofa or bed covering.

A real piece of Authentic African art !