Vintage Abomey retail appliqué Benin wall tapestry

Product Name: Vintage Abomey retail appliqué Benin wall tapestry
Beautiful handmade/ sewn appliqué wall hanging from Benin. "In the ancient West African kingdom of Dahomey, appliqué cloths were made on commission by members of family guilds for individuals of high rank and power. The appliqué designs depicting birds, fish, wild animals (lion, bush cow), human beings, plants (trees, pineapple), sailing ships, king's insignia and the like recalled particular events during the reign of the kings of Dahomey and were linked with well-known proverbs to convey stories of power, conquest and status." 31” x 62” Animal embroidery crewel retail tapestry wall art.