Vtg Kings List Cloth Fon Benin Hand Sewn African Applique Pictorial Tapestry 11” x 32 Cotton and dye This item is a vintage Fon appliqué banner from Benin, formerly known as the Kingdom of Dahomey. ® • It is a handcrafted textile featuring cotton appliqué figures sewn onto a dark fabric background. ® • The designs often depict traditional symbols representing kings, historical events, or local proverbs, such as birds, fish, animals, and ships. • These textiles were traditionally used to signify status and tell cultural stories. Paint stains on back. Some slightly seeping through and visible on front. See picture 7 & 8. Also some stains at bottom of tapestry photo 6. Please see all photos.