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Name: Hand painted African Sadza Batik Wall Hanging
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Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art
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Description: This is a very beautiful Sadza Batik. It matches the style of the Shona Tribe of Zimbabwe.The fabric is 36" X 57". It was purchased in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1989. The age of the piece is uncertain.
This painting technique uses the sadza instead of wax as a masking between the different paint colors. After painting, the canvas is left to dry in the sun. Finally, the fabric is washed to remove the sadza leaving it with a unique finished appearance. Designs often use traditional geometric patterns mixed with stylized objects from everyday life.
Sadza (pronounced sudza) is actually a staple in the diet of the Shona people. Maize (corn) is ground into a fine meal, which is then cooked with water until it is the consistency of mashed potato. Although eaten plain, sadza is often served with a vegatable or meat sauce to give it flavor.
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Condition: Execelent
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Selling Price (USD): $ 75.00
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Location of Item: LEMONT, Illinois 60439
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Shipping Costs (USD): $ 5.00
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