Woven bag with figures
Country Of Origin
Cameroon
Region
Bammesing, Western Cameroon
Size
39 x 46 cms (15ΒΌ x 18 ins)
Materials
Raffia
Technique
Woven, supplemental weft
Condition
Missing one raffia ornament
The decoration on these raffia bags signified rank and position. The bags were also used in ritual gift exchanges and sometimes for funeral rites.
References
- . african textiles, Colour and Creativity Across a Continent. Thames & Hudson. London. 2003. pp.184
Price
Price on request
Reference No
79