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  09-Dida_raffia_skirt_1_01.jpg - Dida raffia skirt - Dida raffia skirt, Ivory Coast plaited raffia palm fiber that is resist-dyed and re-dyed This is a tubular skirt that would have been worn by a Dida woman. 22" wide by 44" long Used in various ceremonial occasions, textiles were highly prized by the Dida. and are quite rare because they are no longer made. They were made by plaiting strands of raffia in a unique and complex process and giving them patterns by means of tied resists and dyeing them with natural dyes derived from plant roots, leaves and minerals. Condition report: some patches on the back of the skirt that are visible in the photos. Price: 3000 $  
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Dida raffia skirt

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Dida raffia skirt, Ivory Coast plaited raffia palm fiber that is resist-dyed and re-dyed This is a tubular skirt that would have been worn by a Dida woman. 22" wide by 44" long Used in various ceremonial occasions, textiles were highly prized by the Dida. and are quite rare because they are no longer made. They were made by plaiting strands of raffia in a unique and complex process and giving them patterns by means of tied resists and dyeing them with natural dyes derived from plant roots, leaves and minerals. Condition report: some patches on the back of the skirt that are visible in the photos.

Price: 3000 $
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Camera: Canon PowerShot G2 | Date: 19/05/08 19:25 | Resolution: 450 x 599 | Exp. Time: 1/40s | Aperture: 2.2 | Focal Length: 10.7mm
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