African Textiles and Artifacts-Dr. Gould

Northern Morocco, Woven Wedding Sash or Hizam

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Start price: $35

Estimated price: $125 - $225

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Description

Northern Morocco, North Africa, drawloom woven wedding sash or hizam, worn by a bride around the waist, classic floral design, with auspicious eight-pointed star motif, 19th or early 20th century, 64" x 5"

PROVENANCE: From the estate of Dr. Philip Gould, New York 
Condition: Fair condition, edge wear, some color staining, wear consistent with age.