Man's corset c. 1970
dinka
possibly oil pastel
handmade artwork painting
fluid art
acrylic on canvas
underpainting
naive art
cotton
watercolour bleed
watercolour illustration
mixed medium
watercolor
"Man's Corset," created by Dinka around 1970, is a striking example of beadwork. This intricate piece, now housed at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is composed of a network of red, white, blue, and green beads. The corset is a testament to the artistry and skill of the Dinka people, who traditionally use beadwork for adornment and ceremonial purposes. The work's flowing lines and vibrant colors add a unique and visually captivating element to the piece.
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Dinka men used to dress lightly—until recently, they simply covered their torsos in tight, beaded corsets, highlighting their lithe figures. But these garments did more than that: the colors of the beads signal social and marital status as well as the wearer’s age. Red and black means a young man between 15 and 25 years old.
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