A striking West African batik textile worked in deep indigo, teal, and blue tones. The composition shows a standing figure using a tall pestle with a mortar, set within a stylized village landscape with a thatched structure, bowls, palms, and birds.
The piece has a wonderful graphic quality, with bold wax-resist outlines and layered dye movement across the surface. The imagery evokes daily life, food preparation, and community ritual, transforming a domestic scene into something visually ceremonial. The irregular borders, visible handwork, and tonal variations give the textile a strong presence as both folk art and decorative wall hanging.
Size: 1'10" x 2'2"
Age: Late 20th Century
Origin: West Africa
Type of Textile: Batik
Material: Rayon
Condition: Very good, some fraying of the unfinished edges
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