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Collections

Ceremonial Barkcloth (Pongo)20th century

On view:
Geffen Galleries
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Title
Ceremonial Barkcloth (Pongo)
Culture
Mbuti
Place Made
Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ituri Forest
Date Made
20th century
Medium
Inner bark (bast), pounded, with handpainted natural colorants
Dimensions
25 5/8 × 28 in. (65.09 × 71.12 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the 2018 Collectors Committee
Accession Number
M.2018.120.4
Classification
Textiles
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles
Selected Bibliography
  • Takeda, Sharon. "Natural Wonders." Hali no.197 (2018): 76-79.

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