HANDWOVEN BOGOLANFINI MUD CLOTH #209 Brass These fine root hairs are

These fine root hairs are dug out by the men of the tribe and are skinned to remove the thin covering

Rare Turkana wooden and camel leather jar with lid and leather straps

Some pieces make as many as 5 trips to the dye bath before being rinsed

a one-of-a-kind piece that will add a touch of elegance to any space

HANDWOVEN BOGOLANFINI MUD CLOTH #209 Brass These fine root hairs areThe bogolanfini, or mud cloths, are some of the most impressive of the African textiles. Traditionally made by the women of Mali, they were originally used for hunters' shirts and women's wraps. The cloth is hand woven and dyed by an age old process using local flora and mud. Approximately 42. 5 x 67. 5"