A Traditional Sleeping Mat

Hausa people

Nigeria

circa 1900

63.5 x 183 cm

Materials: palm fronds

Technique: plaited with natural dyes

The design of this sleeping mat clearly shows the influence of Islam in West Africa. It has a geometric design with an illusive but definite sense of three dimensionality to it.

Provenance: ex Alain Guisson

Reference:

There is a closely related example American Museum of Natural History that was acquired in 1898. (Catalog No: 1 / 5562)

INV: 4225

Price

€ 1000