Lot 92A
Huge 1970s West African Mud Cloth (Bogolanfini)
Huge 1970s West African Mud Cloth (Bogolanfini)
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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 dyesmost notably from the ngallama treeserve 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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Provenance: Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
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- Condition: 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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