Early 20th C. African Woven Fiber Crop
Africa, probably Housa/Tuareg peoples, early 20th century CE. Finely woven from natural fibers, perhaps a riding crop or part of a horse bridal. Throughout its length are striking geometric motifs - running diamond motifs and diamond-headed diagonal striations - in hues of chocolate brown, autumnal orange, and creamy beige. There is a braided fiber suspension loop attached to the end of the handle and a tuft of flowing orange fibers at the opposite end of the handle. The tip of the implement presents a leather tongue. Overall, the crop is still quite flexible and presents an attractive aesthetic. Size: 28.5" L (72.4 cm) including suspension loop
Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection
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#149412
Condition Report: Minor age wear. Woven motifs and coloring are still vivid. Minute losses and cracks to leather tip as shown.
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Africa, probably Housa/Tuareg peoples, early 20th century CE. Finely woven from natural fibers, perhaps a riding crop or part of a horse bridal. Throughout its length are striking geometric motifs - running diamond motifs and diamond-headed diagonal striations - in hues of chocolate brown, autumnal orange, and creamy beige. There is a braided fiber suspension loop attached to the end of the handle and a tuft of flowing orange fibers at the opposite end of the handle. The tip of the implement presents a leather tongue. Overall, the crop is still quite flexible and presents an attractive aesthetic. Size: 28.5" L (72.4 cm) including suspension loop
Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#149412
Condition Report: Minor age wear. Woven motifs and coloring are still vivid. Minute losses and cracks to leather tip as shown.
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