Painted Barkcloth Pongo
Mbuti people
DR Congo, Ituri Forest
20th century
Pounded inner bark of Ficus tree
Plant derived colorants, charcoal
15 1/2" x 36 1/4" (39.5 x 92 cm)
Painted in grey and black
Painted Barkcloth Pongo
Mbuti people
DR Congo, Ituri Forest
20th century
Pounded inner bark of Ficus tree
Plant derived colorants, charcoal
15 1/2" x 36 1/4" (39.5 x 92 cm)
Painted in grey and black