Etoffe Pongo of the Pygmies of Ituri, 1930

About This Piece

Vintage Design

Produced by the pymies of the Ituri forest in the Democratic Republic of Congo, these woven fabrics made of ficus bark fibres were painted by women. The men cut wood and hammered the bark, and the women usually used a decoction of gardenia mixed with charcoal ash to draw with their fingers or plant stems patterns
This loincloth is mounted on a wooden frame

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Design Period	1920 to 1949
Year	1930
Production Period	1930 to 1939
Country of Manufacture	Central African Republic
Style	African
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	XNN-2014540
Materials	Charcoal, Textile
Color	Beige, black, royal blue
Width	53 cm 53 cm
Depth	3 cm 2.5 cm
Height	78 cm 78 cm

Shipping & Delivery

Ships from	Belgium
Returns	Returns accepted within fourteen days of delivery, except for Made-to-order items

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Delivery Details

Delivery will be completed by a parcel service such as UPS, DHL, or FedEx.
You will receive a tracking number to monitor the status of your shipment.
Delivery will take place between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
A wooden crate may be used for intercontinental shipments for maximum protection.
Item will be left in its packaging after delivery.
A signature will be required upon delivery.

*Important Note

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