MBUTI BARKCLOTH ARCHIVES

These pieces have all been SOLD.
They are left here for educational and reference purposes.

Mbuti 152 32.5" x15" SOLD

Mbuti154 32.5" x 17" SOLD

Mbuti 159 27.5" x17" SOLD

Mbuti 160 27" x13.5" SOLD

Mbuti 165 28.5" x11" SOLD

Mbuti 167 35.5" x16" SOLD

Mbuti 177 33" x 16.5" SOLD

Mbuti 171 35.5" x 15" SOLD

Mbuti 172 28.5" x11" SOLD

Mbuti 173 35.5" x16" SOLD

Mbuti 178 32.5" x 20" SOLD

Mbuti 181 35" x 17" SOLD

Mbuti 183 35" x 17" SOLD

Mbuti 186 34" x 20.5" SOLD

Mbuti 189 33" x 17.5" SOLD

Made by the Mbuti pygmy of the Ituri Forest, this textile is made by beating a layer of tree bark until it is thin and pliable. The women choose the tree and the preparation and beating are done by men. The women then paint the designs, which are often symbolic, using a mixture of charcoal and fruit juice.

CARE: The cloth is not fragile and can be pinned onto a wall or panel for display, or framed like a work on paper.To eliminate wrinkles, the cloth can be misted with water, and then gently ironed on the back, but this may make it difficult for the cloth to lay flat.

GO TO MBUTI BARKCLOTHS SHOW (101-115, 216-240, 341-352)