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BARK CLOTH. MBUTI, DRC (FIELD COLLECTED IN 1950'S)

£850

Fine Bark Cloth (Field Collected in the 1950's). Mbuti Culture, DRC

This bark cloth was field collected in the 1950's in north-eastern DRC and subsequently has been in a private German collection until recent times.

Made by Mbuti women for festivities, coming-of-age ceremonies and trade, the spontaneous and animated patterns of bark cloth paintings reflect and respond to their rainforest surroundings, giving shape to Mbuti perceptions of place. 

Estimated Period: 1950's (Or Before)

(The Bark Cloth Comes Custom-Mounted). Dimensions of Mount: 36cm x 77cm

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£850
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36 CM X 77 CM
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