White wool warp with narrow separate bands, 1-5 cm. of geometric patterns in diamonds, clusters, comb-like design (compare to women's tattoo designs). Loose weaving on reverse (not kilim). Black strip on back for hanging.

Tapestry, (Ksaya)

Maker Amazigh Artist , Tatouine, Tunisia

Datec. 1973

Place of originTunisia, Africa

MediumWool

Dimensions6 ft. 11 7/8 in. x 6 ft. 7 1/8 in. (213 x 201 cm)

ClassificationsTextiles

Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the Caroline Julier and James G. Richardson Acquisition Fund

Object number2009.32.4

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionWhite wool warp with narrow separate bands, 1-5 cm. of geometric patterns in diamonds, clusters, comb-like design (compare to women's tattoo designs). Loose weaving on reverse (not kilim). Black strip on back for hanging.

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