AN ALPAN KUBA BAGFACE
AN ALPAN KUBA BAGFACE

EAST CAUCASUS, THIRD QUARTER 19TH CENTURY

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AN ALPAN KUBA BAGFACE
East Caucasus, Third Quarter 19th Century
The saffron yellow field with star cartouches and sytlized scorpions within a rosette border
Approximately 1 ft. 10 in. x 2 ft. (55 x 61 cm.)

Lot Essay

The star octagon element flanked by two pairs of zoomorphic motifs is a design that is characteristic of the Alpan Kuba typology. The saturated colors combined with the use of silky wool and an extremely fine weave are desired characteristics of this group.

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