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Painted White Woven Cane Fabric Beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo

$400
£299.01
€344.92
CA$560
A$591.73
CHF 318.24
MX$7,084.14
NOK 3,987.14
SEK 3,651.64
DKK 2,576.11

About the Item

20th century woven cane fabric beater from the Lega People of D. R. Congo A sculptural piece of African utilitarian ware used to beat the dust out of fabric as it would hang on a line. There are remnants of white paint and it is sold mounted on a custom base.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 33 in (83.82 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
  • Style:
    Tribal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Cane,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Congo, Democratic Republic of the
  • Period:
    Late 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ZK#37111stDibs: LU1778225467182

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