Baule Cloth Cushion (85.2.B70) Baby A hand-painted doctor-and-patient scene —

A hand-painted doctor-and-patient scene — perfect for a medical professional

106cm × 45cm × 35cm

the indigo may not be fully colourfast

culture’s and customs David focuses his attention on taking any opportunity to travel and explore the African landscape

Baule Cloth Cushion (85.2.B70) Baby A hand-painted doctor-and-patient scene —In Cote d'Ivoire, the fabric is affectionly called "pagne Baoule". The textile clearly finds its name and roots from the Baoule, Akan people of Cote d'Ivoire, but us more originating from the 16th century Ashanti Kingdom, which empire stretched from present day countries of Ghana and Cote d'Ivoire. For centuries, the fabric has been adorned during community gatherings, special events and traditional proceedings and festivities. For many local