This textile was handmade by the Bamana people of Mali. Traditionally, this style of cloth was dyed with fermented mud. It has been used as a symbol of Malian culture and is used worldwide for use in decoration, fine art and fashion. While most mud cloth is darker in color, few pieces are left white and then designed with different colors of mud. This piece measures 67 inches by 44 inches. Used textiles may have rips, tears and frayed edges or seams.
Beautiful Bamana White Mud Cloth 67″ x 44″ – Mali – African Art
$58.50
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Type of Object | Textile |
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Country of Origin | Mali |
Ethnicity | Bamana/Bambara |
Material | 100% Cotton |
Approximate Age | Unknown |
Height (Inches) | 67" |
Width (Inches) | 44” |
Weight (Pounds) | 1.5 lbs |
Overall Condition | Used textiles may have tears, rips and frayed edges/seams |
Tribe Information
About the Bamana People
“The 2,500,000 Bambara people, also called Bamana, form the largest ethnic group within Mali and occupy the central part of the country, in an area of the savannah. They live principally from agriculture, with some subsidiary cattle rearing in the northern part of their territory. The Bambara people are predominantly animists, although recently the Muslim faith has been spreading among them. The Bambara kingdom was founded in the 17th century and reached its pinnacle between 1760 and 1787 during the reign of N’golo Diarra is credited with conquering the Peul people and in and in turned claimed the cities of Djenne and Timbuktu. However, during the 19th century, the kingdom began to decline and ultimately fell to the French when they arrived in 1892. For the most part, Bambara society is structured around six male societies, known as the Dyow (sing Dyo).”
Source:
Baquart, Jean-Baptiste. The Tribal Arts of Africa. New York: Thames and Hudson Inc. 1998. Print.
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