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Mbuti Ituri traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth

$1,440.57
£1,057.05
€1,200
CA$1,962.91
A$2,210.89
CHF 1,144.94
MX$26,850.44
NOK 14,543.42
SEK 13,795.66
DKK 9,132.72
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Mbuti Ituri (Congo) traditional handpainted Pygmee bark cloth. +/- 1920 These cloths we're made from the inside of the bark of the Ficus latex tree. After been prepared and dryed, they we're handpainted. The cloth is glued on top of a cardboard, prepared to be framed. origin: belgian private collection
  • Similar to:
    Icons (Painter)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33.08 in (84 cm)Width: 25.6 in (65 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Zemst, BE
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU9726241581572

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