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African Tapestry - Composition in Cotton Blanket - Mid-20th Cent.

Mid-20th Century

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African tapestry is an original modern work realized in Cotton blanket in mid-20th century by a malinese manufacture. Bogolan technique depicting a village scene, Dogon (Mali). The artwork depicts the traditional spinning of cotton and the manufacture/extraction of colour, 9 elongated handwoven cotton strips appro x 15cm wide, traditionally woven on the toe loom; the colors are produced by repeated application of mud and sap extracted from both leaves and tree bark will. Signs of wear consistent with age, small opening at a seam, loss of paint in places, otherwise good condition.
  • Creation Year:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 74.81 in (190 cm)Width: 48.04 in (122 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
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  • Framing:
    Framing Options Available
  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: T-1311771stDibs: LU650310110142

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