Head ornaments worn by women from Tchad and Libya suspended on either side of the face by wool or leather that went over the head and balanced the pair under the ears. Loop closing. Early/mid-20th century. Also make nice bracelets:
A) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 50 grams. 8 cm diameter.
B) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 49 grams. 7.6 cm diameter.
C) Silver alloy with punched circular decoration. 45 grams. 7 cm diameter.
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Mongolian Felt10.02.2067
10.02.2066
Indigo fabric with embroidery10.05.2065
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Fabrics for fashion design
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Old Malien mud cloth - Bogolanfini10.03.2064
- Cotton
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
The mud cloth ( Bogolanfini) is a distinctive textile from Mali in West Africa. The present Bogolanfini is a hand-spun fabric of seven narrow raw cotton strips. The cloth is first soaked in a bath of local leaves such as N'galman and N'tjankara which contain the mordant tannin that dyes the cloth in a deep yellow colour. Then the mud, which has been kept for one year or more and is rich in iron salts. The iron salt of the mud reacts with the tannic acid in the cloth to produce the dark black colour. To reach a deep black colour, the proces may be repeated several times. The geometrical designs are said to have magical properties and the ability to absorb threatening evil spirits through their intricate meandering patterns, typically worn by local tribesmen and women. This cloth was bought in Mali early 1970, before the tourist production started.
Adire alabere - indigo cloth10.02.2063
- Cotton
- Excellent overall condition
- Fabrics for fashion design
- High aesthetic value
- New never used
This is a stiched resist and dyed in probably synthetic indigo cloth. The base is an industrial cotton fabric.
Old Bamoun Indigo fabric10.02.2062
- Cotton
- Museum quality (worthy to be added to a museum’s permanent collection)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
Indigo fabric probably Bamoun (Cameroon). Weaving of local cotton on large loom (quite rare), the patterns are obtained by embroidery, removed after dyeing. This mid 20th century fabric is a unique piece not to be missed in a collection of African textiles.
10.02.2061
10.02.2060
- Cotton
- Fabric in good condition a few small imperfections (holes)
- Fabrics for fashion design
10.02.2059
Heavy stone bowl 14.04.2048
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- High aesthetic value
A large antique heavy hand carved stone bowl from Afganistan aquied in the Swat valley (Pakistan). This is an extremely beautiful finteresting artifact. Fine incisions are cut in the outside wall of the bowl. Together with the bowl you can acquire the original stands see 16.1.2029
Swati seats16.01.2046
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Functional household item
- Fair condition (some missing, broken or repaired parts, see pictures)
- Original condition
These are the simplest seats, 4 turned legs and a leather webbing woven in various geometric patterns. One seat has a hole in the leather webbing, see picture.
Swati seats16.01.2044
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Furniture
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Original condition
These are the simplest seats, 4 turned legs and a leather webbing woven in various geometric patterns.
Swati chair with painted back panel16.01.2043
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Furniture
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
A rare Swati chair with its, on both sides, painted back panel A beautiful item of swati furniture.
Swati chair16.01.2042
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Furniture
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
beautiful Swati chair. The seat is made out of woven leather strips. The chair's back panel is carved on both sides. Lovely wood work from the Swat valley.
Swati chair16.01.2040
- Wood
- Leather & skins
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Furniture
- Original condition
Swati chair with the two back legs lengthened terminated with a pointed knob. The seat is made out of woven leather strips. The chair's back panel is carved on both sides.
Swati prayer board16.01.2038
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Furniture
- High aesthetic value
In Swat Valley prayer boards like this were used as an alternative to prayer carpets and were mainly used by women. At prayer time they were placed on the floor with the pointed end towards Mecca. After prayer, they were leant against the wall.
16.02.2037
Sliding door panel from a chest16.01.2036
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
Stone cooking-pot from Afghanistan 14.04.2034
- Stone
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- High aesthetic value
A large antique heavy hand carved stone bowl from Afganistan aquied in the Swat valley (Pakistan). This is an extremely beautiful finteresting artifact. Fine incisions are cut in the outside wall of the bowl. Together with the bowl you can acquire the original stands see 16.1.2029
Small stone cooking pot14.04.2032
- Stone
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- Furniture
- Functional tool
antique heavy hand carved stone pot14.04.2031
- Stone
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Original condition
A large antique heavy hand carved stone bowl from Afganistan aquied in the Swat valley (Pakistan). This is an extremely beautiful finteresting artifact. Fine incisions are cut in the outside wall of the bowl. The pot has some traditional repairs (see pict.) Together with the bowl you can acquire the original stands see 16.1.
Heavy hand carved stone pot14.04.2028
- Stone
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
- High aesthetic value
A large antique heavy hand carved stone bowl from Afganistan aquied in the Swat valley (Pakistan). This is an extremely beautiful finteresting artifact. It makes for a very interesting display piece for a home. elaborately engraved and carved bowl. Fine incisions are cut in the outside wall of the bowl. Together with the bowl you can acquire the original stands see 16.1.2029
16.01.2026
Swati cuboard16.01.2025
An outstanding piece of furniture
Swati Window16.01.2020
Swati Door16.01.2019
Swati Door16.01.2017
Iron cooking pot with stand16.01.2013
- Iron
- Antiques (object shows signs of long use)
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Good overall conditions (small imperfections or signs of use)
Swati prayer board16.01.2012
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Furniture
- High aesthetic value
In Swat Valley prayer boards like this were used as an alternative to prayer carpets and were mainly used by women. At prayer time they were placed on the floor with the pointed end towards Mecca. After prayer, they were leant against the wall. The wooden prayer board is cut from one piece of wood and when lying flat, rests on two narrow shaped planks that form the legs.
pakistani tali16.01.2009
- Wood
- Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)
- Excellent overall condition
- Furniture
- High aesthetic value
A jali is a perforated wooden screen, common in Hindu and Islamic architecture, and in Islamic Architecture. The present jali is made of small pieces of wood that interlock by means of tooth and hole connections, so without the use of any glue or nails. The frame keeps everything together. Because from within, everything outside is visible through jali holes but from the outside, nothing gets visible inside due to light difference, they are often called harem windows or mashrabiya / moucharabieh.