This hand-painted textile is a significant example of West African storytelling art. Produced by Senufo artisans of northern Côte d’Ivoire, Korhogo cloth is crafted from hand-spun, strip-woven cotton and painted with a traditional fermented mud-dye. This piece features a central masked spirit dancer flanked by sacred animals, including antelopes (symbolizing prowess) and birds (symbolizing fertility). Originally used as a spiritual shield to protect the home, these textiles gained international acclaim in the 1970s for their bold, graphic modernism. With a documented provenance tracing back to a gift in Senegal in the late 20th century, this tapestry is both a historical artifact and a striking piece of global decor.
Maker/Brand: Senufo Artisans
Era/Circa: c. 1970s–1980s
Design Movement: West African Folk Art / Graphic Modernism
Materials & Finishes: Hand-spun, strip-woven cotton; hand-painted with traditional fermented mud-dye.
Sourcing Origin: Northern Côte d’Ivoire (with later documented provenance tracing back to a gift in Senegal).
Dimensions: ~29” H × ~45” W
Quantity: 1
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
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This hand-painted textile is a significant example of West African storytelling art. Produced by Senufo artisans of northern Côte d’Ivoire, Korhogo cloth is crafted from hand-spun, strip-woven cotton and painted with a traditional fermented mud-dye. This piece features a central masked spirit dancer flanked by sacred animals, including antelopes (symbolizing prowess) and birds (symbolizing fertility). Originally used as a spiritual shield to protect the home, these textiles gained international acclaim in the 1970s for their bold, graphic modernism. With a documented provenance tracing back to a gift in Senegal in the late 20th century, this tapestry is both a historical artifact and a striking piece of global decor.
Maker/Brand: Senufo Artisans
Era/Circa: c. 1970s–1980s
Design Movement: West African Folk Art / Graphic Modernism
Materials & Finishes: Hand-spun, strip-woven cotton; hand-painted with traditional fermented mud-dye.
Sourcing Origin: Northern Côte d’Ivoire (with later documented provenance tracing back to a gift in Senegal).
Dimensions: ~29” H × ~45” W
Quantity: 1
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
See it in person.
If you’d like to schedule a private viewing of this piece or need our help with a broader search for something specific, let’s start the hunt. Reach out to discuss our sourcing services or to visit the showroom.
