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The woolen marriage bed-screens Arkilla kerka are one of the types in the broad category of the marriage bed-screens generically called Arkilla woven in the Inland Delta of the Niger River in Mali
Beadwork fringe at the bottom
Estimated to be from the 1800s or earlier
The extended belt clasp is exquisite and rare
Quite likely used to keep sandalwood and other sacred items for temple visits
1652 Antique Iban Pua Kumbu Sungkit Textile with Human Figures Not for sale yet The woolen marriage bed-screens ArkillaAntique Iban Pua Sungkit Singkit Woven Textile with Human Figures Undyed base This type of weaving is now extinct making this category a highly coveted one. 19th century ceremonial weaving, "Pua kombu kumbu Sungkit or Singkit" in hand spun cotton. In this type of weaving motifs are created using a supplementary weft. Such textiles played an important role in headhunting ceremonies and hence were among the most tediously decorated woven works. The
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