Painted burlap cloths-1

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1948

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Two unusual pieces of painted burlap cloths which use commercial colors. Fragile. Geometric designs, possibly of Islamic origins. 40"h 36"w. Such burlap is used for coffee bags. Bought in the Port-au-Prince market place, 1947. No ritual use is known.
Photograph size: 4 x 6 inches.
Credit: Erika Bourguignon Haiti Photograph Collection at The Ohio State University.

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Haiti, Port-au-Prince, artifacts

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http://hdl.handle.net/1811/60129

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Haiti Photographs (Paul and Erika Bourguignon Collection)