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Vintage Abstract Boujad Moroccan Berber Rug with Anthropomorphic Figure
About the Item
Since the 13th century the Boujad region has been the epicentre of Moroccan Islamic mysticism, influencing greatly the Berber population of the area, who in turn embraced disciplines such as Sufism as they presented an approach that was similar to their pre-Islamic beliefs (Rainer 2005, p.105). Its effect can be seen in the complex patterns which distinguish the rugs of the region, as well as in the weavings from the nearby Rehamna and Azilal areas.
In this abstract composition in mixed media, we see what feels like a perspectival arrangement of vertical brush strokes which enclose a central element, the latter appearing as a somewhat skeletal anthropomorphic figure. The weaver makes a clever use of recycled and industrial fibres, contrasting these in well-dosed volumes against the dark wool background, in order to better emphasise specific features of her composition.
This rug is part of our current online exhibition entitled 'Mixed Media - Woven Abstractions of the Berber Women'.
- Dimensions:Width: 43.31 in (110 cm)Length: 90.56 in (230 cm)
- Style:Tribal (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Circa 1990
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- Seller Location:Milan, IT
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