Item Name: Framed Authentic Malian Bogolan Textile Art (Chevron & Geometric Motifs)
About This Piece: Framed in a 16.14 in × 12.40 in (41 cm × 31.5 cm) natural wood display, Bogolanfini presents an authentic piece of Malian mud cloth, hand-spun, hand-woven, and hand-painted using iron-rich fermented river mud and tree-bark dyes to embed centuries of Bamana geometry, symbolism, and cultural heritage into raw cotton. This piece features iconic black motifs—including chevrons (symbolizing bones or arrows), zig-zag patterns, and dotted square grids—painted in stark contrast across hand-stitched strip-cloth panels.
Dimensions & Weight:
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Frame Dimensions (Metric): 41 cm × 31.5 cm
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Frame Dimensions (Imperial): 16.14 in × 12.40 in (approx. 16 1/8 in × 12 3/8 in / 1 ft 4.14 in × 1 ft 0.4 in)
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Weight: Approx. 1.2 kg – 1.8 kg / 2.5 lbs – 4.0 lbs (varies based on frame glass)
Provenance:
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Origin: Mali, West Africa (Bamana tradition)
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Medium: Organic hand-spun cotton, fermented riverbed mud, and natural plant-based tannic dyes
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Craftsmanship: Hand-woven strip-cloth stitched into panels and hand-painted with fermented mud
Notes: Offered in as-found condition. Surface wear, patination, and aging are inherent to authentic artifacts and reflect the object's history, not defects.