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This is an authentic OLD and rare all wool / cotton hand woven ARKILLA KERKA blanket. ( Hand spun / sheep wool ).
This blankets are part of the dowry of a lady who is getting married ( Fulani / Peul ) and are used as marriage bed screens ( suspended over the bed as mosquito protection ).
Arkilla kerka are very important cloths for the Fulani / Peul people with symbolic and social importance.
This blanket was collected in Mali ( West Africa ) and dates from the Early to Mid 1900s. T
he size of this Arkilla Kerka is 76" ( 193 cm ) x 56" ( 142 cm ) and is in average condition with several holes, worn areas, stains, and damages due to age and usage.
This type of blankets have 6 warps of cloth sewn together to form a single piece of cloth.
