RARE Ewe SUKLIKPE Sugar Cube Kente Ghana African handwoven Ethnic cloth textile

This is authentic old ( 1970s ) African hand woven EWE KENTE ( Volta Region ) cloth from Ghana.

The weft face of cloth is called SUKLIKPE ( Sugar Cube ) and it symbolizes the sweetness of life that is happiness.

This is a "Woman size" cloth and measures 76 3/4" ( 195 cm ) x 53 1/2" ( 136 cm ).

The cloth is in very good condition with the exception of 2 repairs and minor stains and wear due to usage and age. Please see photos.

Kente is an EWE ( Ghana - Volta Region ) Ceremonial cloth that is hand woven on a horizontal treadle loom.

The strips are sewn together into larger pieces of cloths.

It takes from several weeks to months for a weaver to complete a cloth like this depending of the design and size.

Kente is more than just a cloth but is a visual representation of history, ethics, oral literature, philosophy, moral values and religious beliefs.

The Kente cloths history goes back to the 17th Century.

In present days is still used as a cloth in Ghana but is also used by collectors of fine woven cloths and artifacts as Wall hanging, sofa or bed covering.

A real piece of Authentic African art !