Fine Mbuti Bark Cloth

Bryan Reeves - Tribal Gathering London

Made by Mbuti women for festivities, coming-of-age ceremonies and trade, the spontaneous and animated patterns of bark cloth paintings reflect and respond to their rainforest surroundings, giving shape to Mbuti perceptions of place. This is a particularly early, fine example from a prominent British collection

Mbuti culture, DRC

Natural fibre

Estimated Period: 1950's

Ex (Artist) Tom Phillips Collection, London

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‍Size of Custom-Made Mount: 61cm x 92cm (Bark Cloth Comes Custom Mounted)

$1,250.00

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