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Mud Cloth 'Bogolanfini', Mali, Bamana People, Mid-20th Century

$395
£298.57
€343.11
CA$550.04
A$611.89
CHF 320.76
MX$7,477.16
NOK 4,084.49
SEK 3,844.99
DKK 2,561.20
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A mud cloth (Bogolanfini), Mali, Bamana People mid-20th century. Hand woven 'discharge dyed' cotton Approximately 71 x 52 in. (180cm. x 132cm.) A dazzling geometric pattern in shades of ochre, white and black consist of woven strips stiched together to create this rectangular  ‘magical’ Bambara textile.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 71 in (180.34 cm)Width: 52 in (132.08 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)Seat Height: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Ottawa, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1417228300922

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