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An African Senufo Woven and Painted Cotton Korhogo
An African Senufo Woven and Painted Cotton Korhogo
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An African Senufo Woven and Painted Cotton Korhogo Textile,
ca. 1960-70's.
Not framed.
H: 38 W: 44 1/2 in.
Collection of Melvin J. Fox, The Ford Foundation 1951-1977.

Based in Lagos, Nigeria, Melvin J. Fox traveled extensively throughout the region. The artifacts in his collection were gathered during his 26 years in West Africa.

Korhogo is a type of mud cloth that originates from Korhogo in Côte d'Ivoire. Made by the Senufo people, the textile is a hand-woven and hand-spun cotton fabric decorated with hand-painted designs which are rooted in Senufo culture and mythology.
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An African Senufo Woven and Painted Cotton Korhogo

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