antique turkmen mafrash fragment teke tribe akhal oasis turkmenistan central asia

Antique Turkmen Mafrash Fragment, Teke Tribe, Akhal Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.


Price

£2,750
| $3,476 USD | €3,301 EUR


Item Ref

BM2036

Description

This very rare fragment of what was once a complete Teke Turkmen mafrash (small personal belongings bag) dates to the late 18th century.
Mounted on a wood frame and covered in hessian, a small square has been cut-out in the back of the hessian to show the incredible fineness of weave in this mafrash (see photo attached).
The remains of one of possibly two or three ivory panels, shows the depiction of a vertical 'tree' with an 'ashik' symbol in the centre and highlighted in cochineal-dye silk. The beautiful range of natural-dye colours is simply stunning and not forgetting the 'elem' or lower skirt with its depiction of stylised deer or even camels? Charming!
Fragment size: 35cm x 31cm (14" x 12"). Frame size: 43cm x 39cm (17" x 15").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2036


Dimensions

Height = 31 cm (12")
Width = 35 cm (14")
Depth = 0 cm (0")



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