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Large Blue Wildebeest Antelope Carpet / Rug from Kenya, British Colonial Era

Offered by: Thomas Gallery Ltd.

Description
A noble and elegant African blue wildebeest rug or carpet from the British Colonial era in Kenya. Blue Wildebeest are known beautiful and subtle color range of their hides. The natural hide has mostly shades of grays that have a bluish sheen and is striped. There are also shades of browns, tans, with hints of golds and a black mane and tail. The overall appearance is soft, subtle, warm and comforting. The hide is lined with a felt backing and the piece is also suitable to hang on a wall as tapestry, sculpture or wall decoration. Its majesty can rival the works of important abstract artists. Whether it is used on the wall or floor, it is a beautiful and transcendent object which imparts the spirit of this noble beast. The approximate length without the tail section is 88".

More Information

Origin:	Kenya
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Animal Skin,Felt
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	667546

Dimensions

W.	78 in;	H.	120 in;
W.	198.12 cm;	H.	304.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

T. Thomas Gargiulo came from a dual background as a Ph.D. in Psychology with extensive training in Art History and Anthropology to form Thomas Gallery in downtown Manhattan in 1997 to balance intellectual with design pursuits. Since its inception the gallery has seen decorative arts as a vibrant representation of human culture of each age and as a portal to understanding it. P: 917.434.4032 E: thomasgalleryltd@gmail.com