A Song For The Maasai is a mixed media by Charlotte Nunn which was uploaded on June 23rd, 2016.
A Song For The Maasai
When I set out to fulfil a request to create an embellished, fabric Tribute to the magnificent Maasai (an ancient, nomadic tribe whose traditional... more
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44.000 x 36.000 inches
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Title
A Song For The Maasai
Artist
Charlotte Nunn
Medium
Mixed Media - Pieced, Embellished Textile Hanging
Description
When I set out to fulfil a request to create an embellished, fabric Tribute to the magnificent Maasai (an ancient, nomadic tribe whose traditional lands lie in both Kenya and Tanzania), the only thing that I really knew about the Maasai at the time was that they had a particular affection for the colour red. Bright, bold, vibrant, life-giving red. Me, too and/or what a grand place to start!!
I had a gorgeous time creating this piece: designing it; selecting just-the-right fabrics (most from Kenya and Tanzania) and choosing just-the-right embellishments (incl. a variety of metal charms/bells/buttons from Kenya) for it, etc.,etc. When I couldn't source certain embellishments - ie. miniature Maasai-like battle shields and miniature Maasai-like necklaces, etc. - I used wire and beads, etc. to make them myself.
Uploaded
June 23rd, 2016
Comments (5)
RC DeWinter
Such a lovely collage, l/f
Charlotte Nunn replied:
NO end of thanks, RC!! I get s-u-c-h a lift from your words, s-u-c-h a lift!! Hugs, Charlotte
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