Antique Turkmen Chuval, Teke Tribes, Akhal Oasis, Turkmenistan, Central Asia.
Price
£1,450
| $1,893 USD | €1,723 EUR
Item Ref
BM2000
Description
The stunning cochineal-red field of this Teke Turkmen storage-bagface -'chuval' is decorated with nine Teke 'guls' (tribal crests). The wool is like silk-velvet, finely knotted indicating a highly-prized utilitarian item within this Teke family. Made during the third quarter of the 19th century, this bagface has lost a little of its side borders and although it is in excellent pile all over, there is a tear at the top of the middle top gul which has been sewn together. The original flat-woven back is missing - possibly removed in the past by Turkmen dealers who thought the pice more saleable as a 'rug' rather than a large storage-bag!Size: 1.34m x 0.80m (4' 5" x 2' 8").
Viewing by appointment only.
Internal Ref: BM2000
Dimensions
Height = 80 cm (32")Width = 134 cm (53")
Depth = 0 cm (0")
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