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20th Century Bark Cloth Painting, Mbuti People, D.R. Congo

$2,900
£2,200.45
€2,516.02
CA$4,050.51
A$4,503.62
CHF 2,351.54
MX$54,820.02
NOK 30,004.65
SEK 28,112.92
DKK 18,777.53
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20th Century bark cloth painting, Mbuti people, Ituri Forest, D. R. Congo A wonderful barkcloth from the Mbuti people in the Ituri forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. These were made from the inner bark of trees, pounded and prepared by men, then painted by women with twigs, fingers or twine. They were folded in half over a sash or belt and worn as ritual dress for celebrations and rites of passage. This piece was collected in the 1980s by a noted ethnologist working on an Ituri forestry project. In the detail photo below, the waffle pattern from the ivory beater that was used can be clearly seen. 36″ (82.7 cm) high by 16″ (40.5 cm) wide, Ex. Andres Moraga.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 0.25 in (6.35 mm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#35221stDibs: LU1778245432802

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