Kita - King's Loincloth - Tribal Art - Black Africa - Ci - Mid-20th Century

Kita - King's loincloth Black Africa - Ivory Coast - mid-20th century Royal and sacred garment worn only at a time of extreme importance and which was the clothing of kings. The Kita loincloth, Kenté, or Agbanmevoh, called Nwentom in the AKAN language which means "woven fabric" and Kete in the EWE language, is a type of silk and cotton fabric composed of strips of fabric sewn together (here, 18 strips), to form patterns and figures in bright colors. Colorful and thick fabric, used as is or in the making of more complex clothing. Generally worn during festivals and ceremonies, this garment is a symbol of nobility and prestige. The Kita constituted the basis of the clothing of AKAN, GA, and EWES kings and chiefs. Dominant colors green, turquoise, black, gold thread, and for the symbols embroidered in yellow and red. Dimensions 2.60 x 1.76 m Beautiful condition of conservation and use, see photos. Free shipping for France. International shipping costs, rate on request depending on the area of the country. Visit my other textile and Hermes pieces as well as my other objects by consulting my gallery and our site: https://www.IrisAntik.com