Odanudo, prestige wrap
Unrecorded artist, Ewe Peoples
About the SessionA strong contemporary thread runs throughout the sale, rooted in long-standing tradition. Selective historic textiles offer a vital counterpoint and illuminate the deep sources that continue to inspire contemporary makers.
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Notes
Sophisticated strip weave with detailed supplementary float design. These handwoven strip-weave Odanudo (skilled cloths) were worn on special occasions to demonstrate social status and wealth.
"Colour, pattern, materials, and images are used to communicate important information about cultural identity and belief systems. Images in textile design are connected to the proverbial wisdom, folklore, and mythic traditions that undergird all aspects of Ewe traditional society." 1
1. Malika Kramer (2006) 'Origin Disputed: The Making, Use and Evaluation of Ghanaian Textiles' ,Afrique Archeologie Arts, vol 4, pages 53-76
Provenance
Michael Heuermann Collection
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