A hand painted bark cloth by the Mbuti people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, dating to the mid 20th century. Made from prepared bark fiber, the textile is decorated with a lively arrangement of linear motifs, geometric bands, and repeating abstract forms.
Mbuti bark cloths are known for their expressive painted surfaces, often created with a remarkable sense of rhythm and spontaneity. The designs are frequently associated with the forest environment, translating natural forms, movement, and sound into graphic abstraction.
This example has a warm earthy palette and a strong, balanced composition. Its intimate scale makes it especially well suited for framing and display as a work of textile art.
Size: 1'7" x 2'3" [48cm x 69cm]
Age: Mid 20th Century
Origin: Mbuti people, DR Congo
Type of Textile: Bark Cloth
Material: Hand painted bark cloth
Condition: Very good
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