This piece depicts a crocodile in the center, with horizontal borders of repeated decorative lines. The image is in orange, green and black with cracked lines where dye seeped through the wax.
GEOGRAPHY / CULTURE GROUP: The Gambia. Culture group is likely Madinka, Fulani or Wolof,
The Republic of The Gambia, West Africa is the smallest country within mainland Africa. It is surrounded by Senegal and the Atlantic Ocean. The Gambia is known for its peanut production and tourism. The Gambia has eight major ethnic groups and thriving crafts industries catering to the European tourist population. Men and women produce vibrant and creative tie-dye and batiks that are sold mostly to tourists visiting the small markets along the coast. Some secondary schools teach textile crafts classes as career skills. The craftsmen take tremendous pride in their work.
