Lot #39: Vintage African Wildlife Silk Batik Print – "Zebra Herd" – Hand-Signed & Numbered (171/390) – Professionally Framed

Vintage African Wildlife Silk Batik Print – "Zebra Herd" – Hand-Signed & Numbered (171/390) – Professionally Framed For your consideration is a stunning, vintage mid-century style African wildlife textile print depicting a striking herd of grazing and running zebras. This piece beautifully captures the traditional wax-resist aesthetic popularized by prominent East African artists and regional island design workshops of the 1970s and 1980s. This is a genuine hand-pulled limited-edition print on fine woven silk fabric. It features intricate detailing, a rich earthy color palette of ochres, deep browns, and creams, and a highly desirable, natural "crackle" marbling pattern throughout the background. UV Light Authentication (Collector's Note) This piece has been fully tested and vetted under an ultraviolet (blacklight) conservatory lamp: The Background: Fluoresces a uniform, vibrant blue across the woven silk fibers. The Zebras & Signature: The main zebra composition, the artist's signature, and the edition number absorb the UV light completely and remain solid dark. Significance: This identical reaction proves that the text was written concurrently at the studio using the exact same original, carbon-dense pigment as the artwork itself—guaranteeing its authentic, unaltered vintage production status. SIGNATURE & EDITION DETAILS Artist/Studio Signature: Hand-signed "Mahe" (or Mahé) in cursive script in the lower right corner of the print matrix. Limited Edition Number: Hand-numbered 171/390 directly below the signature. This denotes a highly restricted worldwide production run, making it a rare, collectible alternative to standard mass-market decor. DIMENSIONS & PRESENTATION Frame Dimensions: 19.45" x 22.45" (Classic mid-scale vertical gallery profile) Presentation: Professionally custom-framed under protective glass with a clean, color-coordinated double-matting layout. Hardware: The reverse side features a sealed professional backing board equipped with heavy-duty braided wire hanging hardware, arriving entirely ready to hang and display. CONDITION REPORT Artwork: Excellent vintage condition. The silk surface remains clean, crisp, and vibrant, fully protected behind the glass matrix. No bleeding or fading. Frame & Hardware: Structurally sound frame with tight corners. Minor superficial shelf wear/scuffing consistent with age on the back cardboard panel, which does not affect front display quality. Provenance: Maintained in a smoke-free, climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to preserve the organic textile dyes Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue Dimensions: 19.45" x 22.45" Pickup category timeslot {A}