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War rug. Colored wool and cotton. Afghanistan, ca. 1990.
110 x 68 cm approx.
Highly schematic silhouettes of machine guns, helicopters, and tanks stand out against a carmine red background, made vibrant by the varying intensities of the wool dye. A series of brightly colored bullets frames the rug, emphasizing the decorative nature of the depicted elements. This piece was made in the early 1990s.
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