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Asante Kente Cloths, Ghana

Silk Asante chief's robe cloth, circa 1920-30s

Cotton and silk Asante chief's robe cloth, circa 1930-50

Rayon Kente from an Asante royal collection, circa 1960s.
Ewe Kente Cloths, Ghana

Ewe chief's robe cloth, cotton, circa 1930-50.

Ewe chief's robe cloth, cotton, circa 1930-50.

Chiefs robe cloth, circa 1930-50.

Ewe woman's cloth, circa 1930-40.

Ewe woman's cloth, circa 1930-50.
Fante Asafo flags, Ghana

Mid 20th c., Cat and Mouse.

Early 20th c., Multi-headed monster
Yoruba Adire Cloths, Nigeria

"0ri mi pe" design, circa 1960

"Ibadandun" design, circa 1960s.