Painting Birds, Tingatinga, multicolor, paper, by A. Rashid, Tanzania, 1970s.
3 700 PLN
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This original Tingatinga painting from the 1970s, created by Aussi Jaffary Rashid, is a representative example of East African art rooted in Tanzanian tradition. Measuring 60 × 60 cm and painted on paper with bicycle paint—a hallmark technique of the Tingatinga school—it depicts six stylized birds perched on the branches of a tree. The composition is marked by flat, graphic forms, ornamental Swahili motifs, and a decorative, nearly symmetrical arrangement. A warm gradient background transitions from deep orange to an almost white center, lending a luminous effect. The birds are rendered in contrasting black and cream tones with fine yellow outlines, while the tree and leaves appear in muted taupe, brown, olive green, and beige. The glossy surface enhances the intensity of the colors, and the artist’s signature, 'A. Rashid,' is visible in the lower right corner. The artwork is preserved in excellent condition, with no visible signs of wear, damage, or restoration. This painting carries the voice of an era when the Tingatinga school emerged—an intersection of art, everyday life, and the expectations of global travelers. Its ornamentation and vibrant palette evoke Swahili culture, encapsulating both the spirit of East Africa and a universal motif of avian life. The flat, decorative silhouettes and repetitive patterns impart a sense of tranquil storytelling—much like a visual record of birds greeting the sun on a warm savannah morning, capturing a fleeting moment in a language of orderly graphics. Within an interior, this piece becomes a striking, collectible accent
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Height60 cm
Width60 cm
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Width60 cm
Height60 cm
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