Early Ituri bark cloth paintings from the 1920’s - 1930’s. Mbuti Culture, Ituri Rainforest Region of DRC. Please note that we have 17 more Ituri bark cloth paintings available unframed. Please enquire if this is of interest.
The eccentric biomorphic and linear geometries of Mbuti bark cloths, painted by women, are impressionistic responses to the organic textures, patterning, life forms and play of light and motion of the forest landscape. The abstract compositions evoke twisting vines, webs, fractal branches, insect activity, tracks and animal markings, in a fluid, spontaneous and exploratory spirit. Pounded inner bark fiber, plant dyes.
Provenance
The Archive of Modern Conflict collection, London
Exibited at Tribal Art London 2023
Medium: Pigment on bark cloth
Period: 1920’s - 1930’s
Dimensions: Roughly W60 x H90 x D3.2cm each
Condition: Vintage condition, new framing, no remarks
Early Ituri bark cloth paintings from the 1920’s - 1930’s. Mbuti Culture, Ituri Rainforest Region of DRC. Please note that we have 17 more Ituri bark cloth paintings available unframed. Please enquire if this is of interest.
The eccentric biomorphic and linear geometries of Mbuti bark cloths, painted by women, are impressionistic responses to the organic textures, patterning, life forms and play of light and motion of the forest landscape. The abstract compositions evoke twisting vines, webs, fractal branches, insect activity, tracks and animal markings, in a fluid, spontaneous and exploratory spirit. Pounded inner bark fiber, plant dyes.
Provenance
The Archive of Modern Conflict collection, London
Exibited at Tribal Art London 2023
Medium: Pigment on bark cloth
Period: 1920’s - 1930’s
Dimensions: Roughly W60 x H90 x D3.2cm each
Condition: Vintage condition, new framing, no remarks
