Friends of the National Zoo – ZooFari 2010 Online Auction
Auction Ends: May 16, 2010 09:00 PM EDT

Home & Garden

Four African Mudcloth Pillows

Item Number
321
Estimated Value
300 USD
Sold
225 USD to Santorini
Number of Bids
19  -  Bid History

Item Description

Dress up any room with four big, 18-inch-square black and brown African mudcloth pillows. Mudcloth is made by Bamana tribeswomen in Mali. No two pieces are alike. Each tells a story; each pattern has a meaning. Locally-grown cotton is spun, washed, and hand-woven, then dyed with iron-rich, fermented mud. Many steps, including bleaching, follow, to create these unique works of art.

Item Special Note

The winning bidder can arrange to pick up the item at the National Zoo. Otherwise, the bidder is responsible for the Shipping and Handling fee, which will be added to the winning bid amount. The estimated Shipping and Handling fee for this item is $15.00.

Donated By:

JoGayle Howard