Bakongo Reed Mat
Tribe Dynasty
Bakongo
Country Of Origin
Angola or Congo
Date
20th century
Size
137 x 91 cms (54 x 36 ins)
Materials
Fibre
Technique
Basketry woven
Condition
Some minor splitting, faded on one side
This Bakongo reed mat has a dynamic and attractive geometric design. Like many fibre pieces of the region they were not appreciated by the older aficionados of African art and it is only in recent decades that such pieces have been recognised for their technical and aesthetic attributes and characteristics. And about time too!
Price
Price on request
Reference No
1083




