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THBHuge 1970s West African Mud Cloth (Bogolanfini)
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686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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LiveAug 22, 2025
Featuring works of art from the Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, a non-profit focused on promoting Indigenous Arts globally. All proceeds from the sale of these items will support future grants to Rehoming Program participants. Artemis Fine Arts info@artemisfinearts.com
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- Lot Description
West Africa, Mali, Bamana (Bambara) People, ca. 1970s. constructed from hand-spun cotton, woven into narrow strips and meticulously stitched together. The bold, graphic designs are achieved through an intricate dyeing process involving natural, locally sourced materials. Fermented riverbed mud (bogo), aged for up to a year, provides the deep black pigment, while tannin-rich plant dyes—most notably from the n’gallama tree—serve as mordants to fix the pigment to the cloth. Traditional caustic soda or ash-based soaps are used selectively to bleach areas and create contrasting designs. The symbols embedded in the textile carry significant cultural meaning, often depicting warriors, tools, and ancestral motifs. During the 1970s, pieces like this were produced not only for local use but also for export, serving both fashion markets and collectors interested in African art and textiles. Despite this global appeal, artisans retained traditional methods and spiritual connections to their craft. Size: 90" W x 67" H (228.6 cm x 170.2 cm)
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#196830Condition
This is an exceptionally large piece, professionally mounted on a stretcher for preservation and display. It is not recommended to remove it from the stretcher.
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