Art
Fabric Sampler, West Africa
- Item Number
- 117
- Estimated Value
- 800 USD
- Sold
- 875 USD to jl8028130
The winning bid will go to FrontStream Global Fund (tax ID 26-3265577), a 501c3 nonprofit organization, which will send the donation to Hearts And Homes For Refugees (tax ID 813361872) on behalf of the winner.
- Number of Bids
- 1 - Bid History
Item Description
Acrylic, 11x14 inches unframed, gallery canvas 1.5 inches deep (no frame required)
African wax prints are common materials for clothing in Africa, especially West Africa. They are industrially produced colorful cotton cloths with batik-inspired printing. One feature of these materials is the lack of difference in the color intensity of the front and back sides.
These fabrics are associated with African culture because of their tribal patterns and motifs. Each design and color may reflect local traditions and symbols such as the tribe, marriage and social status of the wearer.
Some wax prints are named after personalities, cities, buildings, sayings or occasions. The producer, name of the product, and registration number of the design is printed on the selvage, thus protecting the design and attesting to the quality of the fabric.
Artist's Note:
While some African designs are highly organized, others seem random in the application of their elements. Whatever the design, the colors are often very bright.
Item Special Note
Hearts & Homes for Refugees' Note:
In several West African countries, female genital mutilation, or FGM, remains a prevalent practice. Beginning in the 1990s, courts around the world have recognized FGM as a form of persecution for asylum claims. Hearts & Homes for Refugees matched FGM survivor Isatou with a volunteer team from a church in Mamaroneck, who helped pay for a computer, textbooks and train passes so that she could complete her degree at Westchester Community College. Isatou is now a pre-med student at SUNY Binghamton, and she hopes to help other women one day as an OB-GYN.
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