Images(3)

Mud Cloth

Maker Unknown, Bamana (Bambara)

MediumCloth

Dimensions60” L x 33 1/2” W

Credit LineGift of the Herman Copen Trust

Object numberAF2002.1450.COP

DescriptionMud cloth composed of six hand woven strips, each 5” wide, hand sewn together. Small fringe on top and bottom. Repetitive pattern of bands of squares containing four small X’s forming diamonds, except in the center of the cloth where the band is made up of squares containing densely crisscrossed lines and separated by serrated light lines. Three quarters of one end has a border with a different geometric design.

ClassificationsTextiles

Collections

Longyear Museum of Anthropology Collections

Collections records may contain language, reflecting past collecting practices and methods of analysis, that is no longer acceptable. The University Museums are committed to addressing the problem of offensive and discriminatory language present in our database. Our museum staff are continually updating these records, working with communities to identify culturally sensitive belongings, and adding to and improving content. We welcome your feedback and any questions or information you may want to share. Please email us with your comments.