Fragment, Medium: S-spun undyed linen warp, S-spun undyed wool and S-spun black wool weft Technique: slit and dovetail tapestry weave with soumak and embroidered details, Rectangular fragment from a garment or hanging. Wide decorated vertical areas on the right and left are connected by broad decorated transverse band. Linear black intersecting arcs form the outer border. On sides, black roundels and intricately constructed linear frames rise from plant motifs. Linear frames alternately enclose plant forms, birds, confronted birds and animals, some in the direction of the warp

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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