WOMAN’S WRAPPER (BOGOLANFINI)
Mali, Bamana people
First half 20th century (probably made circa 1970)
Cotton (hand-spun), strip weave; painting with mud and plant dyes
Mali, Bamana people
First half 20th century (probably made circa 1970)
Cotton (hand-spun), strip weave; painting with mud and plant dyes
These textiles are essentially paintings, made by women, and the abstract geometric patterns express a secretive design language with symbolic and metaphoric meaning known only to women. Sarah Brett-Smith has written an excellent study The Silence of Women: Bamana Mud Cloths (Milan 2014) that analyzes the graphic signs and styles. They are mysterious and beautiful, and this is an excellent example of their quality.
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Dimensions:Height: 61 in (154.94 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 0.07 in (1.78 mm)
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Style:Tribal(In the Style Of)
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Materials and Techniques:CottonDyed,Hand-PaintedWoven
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Place of Origin:Mali
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Period:1970-1979
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Date of Manufacture:20th Century
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Condition:GoodWear consistent with age and use. Sold unmounted, can arrange for professional mounting.
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Seller Location:Point Richmond, CA
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Reference Number:Seller: AM704Seller: LU1778240969742
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