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Authentic East African ceremonial fiber panel from the Maasai/Samburu region of Kenya. Hand‑crafted from natural barkcloth/hide with traditional ochre and charcoal geometric motifs and long raffia fringe used in wedding, warrior, and initiation ceremonies.
This piece comes from the Lon Harmon Art Collection and was archived and appraised in 1982 by Robert Vucanovic, Trabo Graphic Workshop, Studio City, CA.
A rare example of mid‑century pastoralist regalia with documented provenance.Age:
Estimated 1960s–1970s (confirmed older than 1982 appraisal)Condition:
Vintage tribal artifact with expected age wear; dyes and fibers intact.45” just the panel
56” with fringe