Painting
Item number 3527/11 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
Rectangular piece of barkcloth with abstract linear and geometric motifs painted across surface; done in black. Top half of painting has vertical lines across width; smaller vertical lines frame either side of large ones. Bottom half of painting is divided into two sections, separated by a straight line with protruding diagonal lines at top. Left side has groupings of short plain lines, "X"'s, and curved lines framing straight lines throughout; one twisted ladder-like shape in top left corner. Right side of bottom half has long twisted ladder-like designs along width. Back of barkcloth is undecorated.
Specific Techniques
The barkcloth is made by men, beating a layer of tree bark until it is thin and pliable. Women paint the designs, which are often symbolic of their forested surroundings, using a mixture of charcoal and natural plant dyes.
Item History
- Made in Democratic Republic of the Congo between 1980 and 2000
- Owned by Peter Wall before July 16, 2021
- Received from Peter Wall (Donor) on July 16, 2021
What
- Name
- Painting
- Identification Number
- 3527/11
- Type of Item
- painting
- Overall
- height 91.4 cm, width 46.1 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
Who
- Culture
- Mbuti
- Previous Owner
- Peter Wall
- Received from
- Peter Wall (Donor)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1980 and 2000
- Ownership Date
- before July 16, 2021
- Acquisition Date
- on July 16, 2021
Other
- Item Classes
- textiles; paintings
- Condition
- fair
- Accession Number
- 3527/0011
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