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| Dida raffia skirt, Ivory Coast plaited raffia palm fiber that is resist-dyed and re-dyed This is a tubular skirt that would have been worn by a Dida woman. 22" wide by 44" long Used in various ceremonial occasions, textiles were highly prized by the Dida. and are quite rare because they are no longer made. They were made by plaiting strands of raffia in a unique and complex process and giving them patterns by means of tied resists and dyeing them with natural dyes derived from plant roots, leaves and minerals. Condition report: some patches on the back of the skirt that are visible in the photos. $3000 To inquire about this object, send an email to RAND@RandTribal.com with a subject line of "Dida skirt #1". Further information on these textiles can be found in the book: African Textiles by John Gillow, Chronicle Books, 2003 |
