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Provenance:  D.R of Congo. 
Culture : Zande Pygmy. 
This is a piece of hammered tree bark textile with symbolic abstract motifs.  These motifs were added with charcoal and stabilised with plant juices. 
This clothing is also named mulumba. 
Dimensions: 70 cm for a raging of 41 to 55 cm. 

It comes from a private collection. 

This will be sent by registered and insured mail.

Middle of the 20th century - Mint condition

Tree bark loincloth/textile - ZANDE PYGMY - D.R of Congo

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